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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.05, 12,295.97 and 4,932.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.05, 12,295.97 and 4,932.17 is: 6,805.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.05 : 12,295.97 = 4,932.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.05/12,295.97 = 4,932.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.05x = 12,295.97 × 4,932.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.05x = 60,645,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,645,728.21/8,911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.68

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