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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.41, 12,298.59 and 4,933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.41, 12,298.59 and 4,933.29 is: 6,807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.41 : 12,298.59 = 4,933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.41/12,298.59 = 4,933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.41x = 12,298.59 × 4,933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.41x = 60,672,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,511.06/8,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.64

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