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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.94, 12,278.96 and 4,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.94, 12,278.96 and 4,919 is: 6,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.94 : 12,278.96 = 4,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.94/12,278.96 = 4,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.94x = 12,278.96 × 4,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.94x = 60,400,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400,204.24/8,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.11

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