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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.98, 12,295.59 and 4,931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.98, 12,295.59 and 4,931.26 is: 6,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.98 : 12,295.59 = 4,931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.98/12,295.59 = 4,931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.98x = 12,295.59 × 4,931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.98x = 60,632,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,632,751.14/8,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.04

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