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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.66, 12,298.94 and 4,933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.66, 12,298.94 and 4,933.54 is: 6,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.66 : 12,298.94 = 4,933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.66/12,298.94 = 4,933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.66x = 12,298.94 × 4,933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.66x = 60,677,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,677,250.95/8,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.98

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