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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.88, 12,292.71 and 4,928.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.88, 12,292.71 and 4,928.91 is: 6,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.88 : 12,292.71 = 4,928.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.88/12,292.71 = 4,928.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.88x = 12,292.71 × 4,928.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.88x = 60,589,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589,661.25/8,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.80

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