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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.70, 12,298.50 and 4,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.70, 12,298.50 and 4,933.80 is: 6,808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.70 : 12,298.50 = 4,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.70/12,298.50 = 4,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.70x = 12,298.50 × 4,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.70x = 60,678,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678,339.30/8,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.08

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