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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.06, 12,299.31 and 4,934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.06, 12,299.31 and 4,934.34 is: 6,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.06 : 12,299.31 = 4,934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.06/12,299.31 = 4,934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.06x = 12,299.31 × 4,934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.06x = 60,688,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,688,977.31/8,913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,808.99

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