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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.66, 12,297.94 and 4,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.66, 12,297.94 and 4,932.69 is: 6,807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.66 : 12,297.94 = 4,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.66/12,297.94 = 4,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.66x = 12,297.94 × 4,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.66x = 60,661,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,661,925.66/8,911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.03

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