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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.95, 12,291.71 and 4,929.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.95, 12,291.71 and 4,929.05 is: 6,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.95 : 12,291.71 = 4,929.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.95/12,291.71 = 4,929.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.95x = 12,291.71 × 4,929.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.95x = 60,586,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586,367.07/8,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.39

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