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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.33, 13,381.64 and 4,971.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.33, 13,381.64 and 4,971.29 is: 7,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.33 : 13,381.64 = 4,971.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.33/13,381.64 = 4,971.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.33x = 13,381.64 × 4,971.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.33x = 66,523,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,990.17/8,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.26

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