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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.83, 12,282.27 and 4,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.83, 12,282.27 and 4,921.32 is: 6,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.83 : 12,282.27 = 4,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.83/12,282.27 = 4,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.83x = 12,282.27 × 4,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.83x = 60,444,981.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444,981.00/8,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.70

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