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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.48, 11,439.86 and 4,934.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.48, 11,439.86 and 4,934.02 is: 6,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.48 : 11,439.86 = 4,934.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.48/11,439.86 = 4,934.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.48x = 11,439.86 × 4,934.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.48x = 56,444,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,444,498.04/8,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.89

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