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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.93, 12,295.26 and 4,931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.93, 12,295.26 and 4,931.31 is: 6,804.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.93 : 12,295.26 = 4,931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.93/12,295.26 = 4,931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.93x = 12,295.26 × 4,931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.93x = 60,631,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,631,784.70/8,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.97

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