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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.30, 12,293.31 and 4,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.30, 12,293.31 and 4,929.40 is: 6,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.30 : 12,293.31 = 4,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.30/12,293.31 = 4,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.30x = 12,293.31 × 4,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.30x = 60,598,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,642.31/8,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.49

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