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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.99, 12,292.83 and 4,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.99, 12,292.83 and 4,929.27 is: 6,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.99 : 12,292.83 = 4,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.99/12,292.83 = 4,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.99x = 12,292.83 × 4,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.99x = 60,594,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594,678.13/8,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.28

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