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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.41, 12,280.71 and 4,920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.41, 12,280.71 and 4,920.27 is: 6,789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.41 : 12,280.71 = 4,920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.41/12,280.71 = 4,920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.41x = 12,280.71 × 4,920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.41x = 60,424,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424,408.99/8,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.71

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