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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.78, 12,295.32 and 4,930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.78, 12,295.32 and 4,930.89 is: 6,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.78 : 12,295.32 = 4,930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.78/12,295.32 = 4,930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.78x = 12,295.32 × 4,930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.78x = 60,626,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,626,870.43/8,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.53

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