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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.55, 12,291.53 and 4,928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.55, 12,291.53 and 4,928.11 is: 6,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.55 : 12,291.53 = 4,928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.55/12,291.53 = 4,928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.55x = 12,291.53 × 4,928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.55x = 60,573,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573,962.77/8,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.30

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