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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.60, 12,275.96 and 4,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.60, 12,275.96 and 4,916.72 is: 6,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.60 : 12,275.96 = 4,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.60/12,275.96 = 4,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.60x = 12,275.96 × 4,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.60x = 60,357,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,357,458.05/8,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.09

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