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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.95, 12,298.77 and 4,932.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.95, 12,298.77 and 4,932.81 is: 6,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.95 : 12,298.77 = 4,932.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.95/12,298.77 = 4,932.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.95x = 12,298.77 × 4,932.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.95x = 60,667,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,495.64/8,911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.43

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