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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.88, 12,293.64 and 4,929.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.88, 12,293.64 and 4,929.75 is: 6,802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.88 : 12,293.64 = 4,929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.88/12,293.64 = 4,929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.88x = 12,293.64 × 4,929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.88x = 60,604,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,604,571.79/8,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.72

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