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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.09, 12,282.02 and 4,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.09, 12,282.02 and 4,921.28 is: 6,791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.09 : 12,282.02 = 4,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.09/12,282.02 = 4,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.09x = 12,282.02 × 4,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.09x = 60,443,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,443,234.78/8,900.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.31

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