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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.38, 12,299.70 and 4,933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.38, 12,299.70 and 4,933.66 is: 6,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.38 : 12,299.70 = 4,933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.38/12,299.70 = 4,933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.38x = 12,299.70 × 4,933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.38x = 60,682,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,682,537.90/8,912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.79

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