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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.66, 12,279.29 and 4,919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.66, 12,279.29 and 4,919.23 is: 6,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.66 : 12,279.29 = 4,919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.66/12,279.29 = 4,919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.66x = 12,279.29 × 4,919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.66x = 60,404,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,651.75/8,898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.06

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