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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.94, 12,298.57 and 4,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.94, 12,298.57 and 4,933.11 is: 6,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.94 : 12,298.57 = 4,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.94/12,298.57 = 4,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.94x = 12,298.57 × 4,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.94x = 60,670,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670,232.44/8,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.75

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