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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.38, 12,274.98 and 4,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.38, 12,274.98 and 4,916.44 is: 6,784.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.38 : 12,274.98 = 4,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.38/12,274.98 = 4,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.38x = 12,274.98 × 4,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.38x = 60,349,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349,202.67/8,895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.33

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