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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.35, 12,281.99 and 4,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.35, 12,281.99 and 4,920.76 is: 6,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.35 : 12,281.99 = 4,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.35/12,281.99 = 4,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.35x = 12,281.99 × 4,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.35x = 60,436,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436,725.11/8,899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.14

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