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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.89, 12,019.71 and 4,933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.89, 12,019.71 and 4,933.83 is: 6,807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.89 : 12,019.71 = 4,933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.89/12,019.71 = 4,933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.89x = 12,019.71 × 4,933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.89x = 59,303,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,303,205.79/8,710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.94

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