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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.87, 12,278.52 and 4,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.87, 12,278.52 and 4,918.74 is: 6,787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.87 : 12,278.52 = 4,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.87/12,278.52 = 4,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.87x = 12,278.52 × 4,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.87x = 60,394,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394,847.46/8,897.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.57

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