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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.61, 12,279.14 and 4,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.61, 12,279.14 and 4,919.08 is: 6,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.61 : 12,279.14 = 4,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.61/12,279.14 = 4,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.61x = 12,279.14 × 4,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.61x = 60,402,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402,035.14/8,898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.81

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