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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.42, 12,278.74 and 4,918.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.42, 12,278.74 and 4,918.98 is: 6,787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.42 : 12,278.74 = 4,918.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.42/12,278.74 = 4,918.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.42x = 12,278.74 × 4,918.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.42x = 60,398,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398,876.49/8,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.60

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