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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.33, 12,019.16 and 4,932.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.33, 12,019.16 and 4,932.43 is: 6,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.33 : 12,019.16 = 4,932.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.33/12,019.16 = 4,932.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.33x = 12,019.16 × 4,932.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.33x = 59,283,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283,665.36/8,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.91

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