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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.53, 12,295.87 and 4,931.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.53, 12,295.87 and 4,931.91 is: 6,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.53 : 12,295.87 = 4,931.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.53/12,295.87 = 4,931.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.53x = 12,295.87 × 4,931.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.53x = 60,642,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,642,111.88/8,909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.43

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