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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.49, 12,020.99 and 4,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.49, 12,020.99 and 4,933.90 is: 6,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.49 : 12,020.99 = 4,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.49/12,020.99 = 4,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.49x = 12,020.99 × 4,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.49x = 59,310,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,310,371.42/8,711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.29

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