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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.06, 12,021.88 and 4,934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.06, 12,021.88 and 4,934.22 is: 6,809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.06 : 12,021.88 = 4,934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.06/12,021.88 = 4,934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.06x = 12,021.88 × 4,934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.06x = 59,318,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,600.73/8,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.57

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