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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.67, 12,281.97 and 4,921.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.67, 12,281.97 and 4,921.14 is: 6,790.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.67 : 12,281.97 = 4,921.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.67/12,281.97 = 4,921.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.67x = 12,281.97 × 4,921.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.67x = 60,441,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441,293.85/8,900.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.65

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