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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.41, 12,293.42 and 4,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.41, 12,293.42 and 4,929.29 is: 6,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.41 : 12,293.42 = 4,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.41/12,293.42 = 4,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.41x = 12,293.42 × 4,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.41x = 60,597,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597,770.80/8,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.31

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