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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.70, 12,299.45 and 4,933.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.70, 12,299.45 and 4,933.85 is: 6,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.70 : 12,299.45 = 4,933.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.70/12,299.45 = 4,933.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.70x = 12,299.45 × 4,933.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.70x = 60,683,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683,555.22/8,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.66

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