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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.17, 12,292.93 and 4,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.17, 12,292.93 and 4,929.19 is: 6,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.17 : 12,292.93 = 4,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.17/12,292.93 = 4,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.17x = 12,292.93 × 4,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.17x = 60,594,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594,187.63/8,908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.09

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