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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.97, 12,277.76 and 4,918.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.97, 12,277.76 and 4,918.01 is: 6,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.97 : 12,277.76 = 4,918.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.97/12,277.76 = 4,918.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.97x = 12,277.76 × 4,918.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.97x = 60,382,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382,121.87/8,896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.82

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