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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.90, 12,274.89 and 4,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.90, 12,274.89 and 4,916.27 is: 6,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.90 : 12,274.89 = 4,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.90/12,274.89 = 4,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.90x = 12,274.89 × 4,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.90x = 60,346,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,346,673.46/8,894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.41

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