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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.69, 12,281.08 and 4,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.69, 12,281.08 and 4,920.54 is: 6,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.69 : 12,281.08 = 4,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.69/12,281.08 = 4,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.69x = 12,281.08 × 4,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.69x = 60,429,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429,537.71/8,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.07

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