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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.81, 12,296.61 and 4,932.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.81, 12,296.61 and 4,932.09 is: 6,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.81 : 12,296.61 = 4,932.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.81/12,296.61 = 4,932.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.81x = 12,296.61 × 4,932.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.81x = 60,647,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647,987.21/8,910.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.11

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