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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.33, 12,298.91 and 4,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.33, 12,298.91 and 4,933.51 is: 6,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.33 : 12,298.91 = 4,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.33/12,298.91 = 4,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.33x = 12,298.91 × 4,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.33x = 60,676,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,676,781.69/8,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.18

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