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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.91, 12,304.16 and 4,883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.91, 12,304.16 and 4,883.12 is: 6,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.91 : 12,304.16 = 4,883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.91/12,304.16 = 4,883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.91x = 12,304.16 × 4,883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.91x = 60,082,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,603.84/8,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.81

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