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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.22, 12,279.06 and 4,918.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.22, 12,279.06 and 4,918.64 is: 6,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.22 : 12,279.06 = 4,918.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.22/12,279.06 = 4,918.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.22x = 12,279.06 × 4,918.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.22x = 60,396,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,396,214.28/8,897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.21

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