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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.89, 12,295.34 and 4,931.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.89, 12,295.34 and 4,931.17 is: 6,804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.89 : 12,295.34 = 4,931.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.89/12,295.34 = 4,931.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.89x = 12,295.34 × 4,931.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.89x = 60,630,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,630,350.27/8,909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.84

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