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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.91, 12,297.39 and 4,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.91, 12,297.39 and 4,878.02 is: 6,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.91 : 12,297.39 = 4,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.91/12,297.39 = 4,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.91x = 12,297.39 × 4,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.91x = 59,986,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,986,926.82/8,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.85

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