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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.81, 12,278.74 and 4,918.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.81, 12,278.74 and 4,918.82 is: 6,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.81 : 12,278.74 = 4,918.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.81/12,278.74 = 4,918.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.81x = 12,278.74 × 4,918.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.81x = 60,396,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,396,887.29/8,897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.84

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