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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.64, 12,292.63 and 4,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.64, 12,292.63 and 4,929.03 is: 6,802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.64 : 12,292.63 = 4,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.64/12,292.63 = 4,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.64x = 12,292.63 × 4,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.64x = 60,590,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,590,729.73/8,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.11

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