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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.37, 12,282.18 and 4,921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.37, 12,282.18 and 4,921.41 is: 6,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.37 : 12,282.18 = 4,921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.37/12,282.18 = 4,921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.37x = 12,282.18 × 4,921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.37x = 60,445,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,445,643.47/8,900.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.36

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