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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.92, 11,462.70 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.92, 11,462.70 and 4,995 is: 6,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.92 : 11,462.70 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.92/11,462.70 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.92x = 11,462.70 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.92x = 57,256,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,186.50/8,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.93

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