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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.70, 12,278.61 and 4,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.70, 12,278.61 and 4,918.71 is: 6,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.70 : 12,278.61 = 4,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.70/12,278.61 = 4,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.70x = 12,278.61 × 4,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.70x = 60,394,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394,921.79/8,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.70

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