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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.67, 12,296.36 and 4,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.67, 12,296.36 and 4,932.04 is: 6,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.67 : 12,296.36 = 4,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.67/12,296.36 = 4,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.67x = 12,296.36 × 4,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.67x = 60,646,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646,139.37/8,911.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.25

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