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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.88, 12,299.84 and 4,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.88, 12,299.84 and 4,933.91 is: 6,808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.88 : 12,299.84 = 4,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.88/12,299.84 = 4,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.88x = 12,299.84 × 4,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.88x = 60,686,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686,260.49/8,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.83

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