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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.85, 12,278.72 and 4,918.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.85, 12,278.72 and 4,918.86 is: 6,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.85 : 12,278.72 = 4,918.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.85/12,278.72 = 4,918.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.85x = 12,278.72 × 4,918.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.85x = 60,397,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,397,316.96/8,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.86

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