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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.41, 12,278.28 and 4,918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.41, 12,278.28 and 4,918.42 is: 6,787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.41 : 12,278.28 = 4,918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.41/12,278.28 = 4,918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.41x = 12,278.28 × 4,918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.41x = 60,389,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389,737.92/8,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.34

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