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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.49, 11,461.93 and 4,950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.49, 11,461.93 and 4,950.01 is: 6,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.49 : 11,461.93 = 4,950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.49/11,461.93 = 4,950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.49x = 11,461.93 × 4,950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.49x = 56,736,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736,668.12/8,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.94

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