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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.01, 12,291.89 and 4,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.01, 12,291.89 and 4,928.20 is: 6,801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.01 : 12,291.89 = 4,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.01/12,291.89 = 4,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.01x = 12,291.89 × 4,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.01x = 60,576,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,576,892.30/8,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.04

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