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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.29, 12,297.39 and 4,932.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.29, 12,297.39 and 4,932.15 is: 6,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.29 : 12,297.39 = 4,932.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.29/12,297.39 = 4,932.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.29x = 12,297.39 × 4,932.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.29x = 60,652,572.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652,572.09/8,911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.26

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