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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.52, 12,298.91 and 4,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.52, 12,298.91 and 4,933.40 is: 6,807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.52 : 12,298.91 = 4,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.52/12,298.91 = 4,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.52x = 12,298.91 × 4,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.52x = 60,675,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675,356.43/8,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.88

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