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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.85, 12,277.96 and 4,918.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.85, 12,277.96 and 4,918.42 is: 6,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.85 : 12,277.96 = 4,918.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.85/12,277.96 = 4,918.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.85x = 12,277.96 × 4,918.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.85x = 60,388,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,388,164.02/8,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.83

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