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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.96, 12,029.37 and 4,940.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.96, 12,029.37 and 4,940.11 is: 6,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.96 : 12,029.37 = 4,940.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.96/12,029.37 = 4,940.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.96x = 12,029.37 × 4,940.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.96x = 59,426,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426,411.03/8,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.33

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