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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.41, 12,294.80 and 4,930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.41, 12,294.80 and 4,930.29 is: 6,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.41 : 12,294.80 = 4,930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.41/12,294.80 = 4,930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.41x = 12,294.80 × 4,930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.41x = 60,616,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,616,929.49/8,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.70

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