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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.98, 12,297.09 and 4,933.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.98, 12,297.09 and 4,933.08 is: 6,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.98 : 12,297.09 = 4,933.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.98/12,297.09 = 4,933.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.98x = 12,297.09 × 4,933.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.98x = 60,662,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,662,528.74/8,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.85

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