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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.91, 12,294.11 and 4,929.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.91, 12,294.11 and 4,929.79 is: 6,803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.91 : 12,294.11 = 4,929.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.91/12,294.11 = 4,929.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.91x = 12,294.11 × 4,929.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.91x = 60,607,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607,319.07/8,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.00

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