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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.69, 12,275.57 and 4,916.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.69, 12,275.57 and 4,916.57 is: 6,784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.69 : 12,275.57 = 4,916.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.69/12,275.57 = 4,916.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.69x = 12,275.57 × 4,916.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.69x = 60,353,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353,637.82/8,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.59

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