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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.44, 12,275.68 and 4,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.44, 12,275.68 and 4,916.55 is: 6,784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.44 : 12,275.68 = 4,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.44/12,275.68 = 4,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.44x = 12,275.68 × 4,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.44x = 60,353,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353,994.50/8,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.82

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