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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.40, 12,021.33 and 4,933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.40, 12,021.33 and 4,933.82 is: 6,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.40 : 12,021.33 = 4,933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.40/12,021.33 = 4,933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.40x = 12,021.33 × 4,933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.40x = 59,311,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311,078.38/8,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.23

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