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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.23, 12,275.24 and 4,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.23, 12,275.24 and 4,916.51 is: 6,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.23 : 12,275.24 = 4,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.23/12,275.24 = 4,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.23x = 12,275.24 × 4,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.23x = 60,351,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,351,254.25/8,895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.68

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