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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.44, 12,299.26 and 4,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.44, 12,299.26 and 4,933.62 is: 6,808.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.44 : 12,299.26 = 4,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.44/12,299.26 = 4,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.44x = 12,299.26 × 4,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.44x = 60,679,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,679,813.62/8,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.44

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