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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.44, 12,297.62 and 4,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.44, 12,297.62 and 4,932.59 is: 6,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.44 : 12,297.62 = 4,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.44/12,297.62 = 4,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.44x = 12,297.62 × 4,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.44x = 60,659,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,659,068.28/8,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.88

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