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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.93, 12,005.11 and 4,922.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.93, 12,005.11 and 4,922.09 is: 6,792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.93 : 12,005.11 = 4,922.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.93/12,005.11 = 4,922.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.93x = 12,005.11 × 4,922.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.93x = 59,090,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090,231.88/8,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.82

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