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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.88, 12,300.39 and 4,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.88, 12,300.39 and 4,934.16 is: 6,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.88 : 12,300.39 = 4,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.88/12,300.39 = 4,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.88x = 12,300.39 × 4,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.88x = 60,692,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692,092.32/8,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.48

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