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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.93, 11,660.07 and 4,913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.93, 11,660.07 and 4,913.38 is: 6,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.93 : 11,660.07 = 4,913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.93/11,660.07 = 4,913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.93x = 11,660.07 × 4,913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.93x = 57,290,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,354.74/8,449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.98

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