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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.29, 12,297.43 and 4,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.29, 12,297.43 and 4,932.32 is: 6,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.29 : 12,297.43 = 4,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.29/12,297.43 = 4,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.29x = 12,297.43 × 4,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.29x = 60,654,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654,846.14/8,911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.52

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