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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.27, 12,295.29 and 4,931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.27, 12,295.29 and 4,931.28 is: 6,804.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.27 : 12,295.29 = 4,931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.27/12,295.29 = 4,931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.27x = 12,295.29 × 4,931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.27x = 60,631,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,631,517.67/8,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.68

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