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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.13, 12,278.07 and 4,918.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.13, 12,278.07 and 4,918.23 is: 6,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.13 : 12,278.07 = 4,918.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.13/12,278.07 = 4,918.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.13x = 12,278.07 × 4,918.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.13x = 60,386,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386,372.22/8,897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.17

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