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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.94, 12,274.95 and 4,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.94, 12,274.95 and 4,916.22 is: 6,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.94 : 12,274.95 = 4,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.94/12,274.95 = 4,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.94x = 12,274.95 × 4,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.94x = 60,346,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,346,354.69/8,894.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.35

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