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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.97, 12,279.13 and 4,919.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.97, 12,279.13 and 4,919.01 is: 6,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.97 : 12,279.13 = 4,919.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.97/12,279.13 = 4,919.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.97x = 12,279.13 × 4,919.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.97x = 60,401,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401,163.26/8,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.20

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