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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.97, 12,275.32 and 4,916.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.97, 12,275.32 and 4,916.34 is: 6,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.97 : 12,275.32 = 4,916.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.97/12,275.32 = 4,916.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.97x = 12,275.32 × 4,916.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.97x = 60,349,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349,646.73/8,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.69

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