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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.70, 12,279.56 and 4,919.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.70, 12,279.56 and 4,919.59 is: 6,789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.70 : 12,279.56 = 4,919.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.70/12,279.56 = 4,919.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.70x = 12,279.56 × 4,919.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.70x = 60,410,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,410,400.58/8,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.44

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