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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.94, 12,295.83 and 4,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.94, 12,295.83 and 4,932 is: 6,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.94 : 12,295.83 = 4,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.94/12,295.83 = 4,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.94x = 12,295.83 × 4,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.94x = 60,643,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643,033.56/8,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.46

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