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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.91, 11,441.17 and 4,932.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.91, 11,441.17 and 4,932.95 is: 6,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.91 : 11,441.17 = 4,932.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.91/11,441.17 = 4,932.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.91x = 11,441.17 × 4,932.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.91x = 56,438,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,438,735.82/8,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.31

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