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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.58, 12,299.61 and 4,934.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.58, 12,299.61 and 4,934.04 is: 6,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.58 : 12,299.61 = 4,934.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.58/12,299.61 = 4,934.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.58x = 12,299.61 × 4,934.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.58x = 60,686,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686,767.72/8,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.11

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