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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.68, 12,298.13 and 4,933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.68, 12,298.13 and 4,933.38 is: 6,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.68 : 12,298.13 = 4,933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.68/12,298.13 = 4,933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.68x = 12,298.13 × 4,933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.68x = 60,671,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,348.58/8,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.07

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