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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.91, 12,293.17 and 4,929.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.91, 12,293.17 and 4,929.39 is: 6,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.91 : 12,293.17 = 4,929.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.91/12,293.17 = 4,929.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.91x = 12,293.17 × 4,929.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.91x = 60,597,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597,816.94/8,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.70

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