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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.36, 12,298.52 and 4,933.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.36, 12,298.52 and 4,933.23 is: 6,807.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.36 : 12,298.52 = 4,933.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.36/12,298.52 = 4,933.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.36x = 12,298.52 × 4,933.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.36x = 60,671,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,403.15/8,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.56

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