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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.65, 12,296.86 and 4,877.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.65, 12,296.86 and 4,877.83 is: 6,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.65 : 12,296.86 = 4,877.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.65/12,296.86 = 4,877.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.65x = 12,296.86 × 4,877.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.65x = 59,981,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,981,995.79/8,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.49

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