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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.55, 12,279.38 and 4,919.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.55, 12,279.38 and 4,919.34 is: 6,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.55 : 12,279.38 = 4,919.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.55/12,279.38 = 4,919.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.55x = 12,279.38 × 4,919.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.55x = 60,406,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406,466.66/8,898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.35

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