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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.39, 12,291.98 and 4,928.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.39, 12,291.98 and 4,928.41 is: 6,801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.39 : 12,291.98 = 4,928.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.39/12,291.98 = 4,928.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.39x = 12,291.98 × 4,928.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.39x = 60,579,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,579,917.15/8,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.09

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