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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.51, 12,278.57 and 4,918.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.51, 12,278.57 and 4,918.63 is: 6,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.51 : 12,278.57 = 4,918.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.51/12,278.57 = 4,918.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.51x = 12,278.57 × 4,918.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.51x = 60,393,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393,742.76/8,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.71

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