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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.61, 12,299.47 and 4,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.61, 12,299.47 and 4,933.79 is: 6,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.61 : 12,299.47 = 4,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.61/12,299.47 = 4,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.61x = 12,299.47 × 4,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.61x = 60,682,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,682,928.26/8,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.66

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