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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.64, 12,294.96 and 4,930.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.64, 12,294.96 and 4,930.68 is: 6,804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.64 : 12,294.96 = 4,930.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.64/12,294.96 = 4,930.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.64x = 12,294.96 × 4,930.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.64x = 60,622,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622,513.37/8,909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.15

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