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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.11, 12,289.12 and 4,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.11, 12,289.12 and 4,926.29 is: 6,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.11 : 12,289.12 = 4,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.11/12,289.12 = 4,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.11x = 12,289.12 × 4,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.11x = 60,539,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,798.89/8,905.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.32

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