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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.97, 12,298.37 and 4,933.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.97, 12,298.37 and 4,933.00 is: 6,807.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.97 : 12,298.37 = 4,933.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.97/12,298.37 = 4,933.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.97x = 12,298.37 × 4,933.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.97x = 60,667,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,840.80/8,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.45

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