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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.16, 12,296.97 and 4,932.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.16, 12,296.97 and 4,932.99 is: 6,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.16 : 12,296.97 = 4,932.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.16/12,296.97 = 4,932.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.16x = 12,296.97 × 4,932.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.16x = 60,660,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,830.04/8,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.52

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