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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.61, 11,449.34 and 4,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.61, 11,449.34 and 4,939.39 is: 6,816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.61 : 11,449.34 = 4,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.61/11,449.34 = 4,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.61x = 11,449.34 × 4,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.61x = 56,552,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,552,702.18/8,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.37

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