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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.01, 12,274.92 and 4,916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.01, 12,274.92 and 4,916.03 is: 6,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.01 : 12,274.92 = 4,916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.01/12,274.92 = 4,916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.01x = 12,274.92 × 4,916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.01x = 60,343,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343,874.97/8,895.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.02

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