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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.24, 12,300.96 and 4,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.24, 12,300.96 and 4,934.72 is: 6,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.24 : 12,300.96 = 4,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.24/12,300.96 = 4,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.24x = 12,300.96 × 4,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.24x = 60,701,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701,842.59/8,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.30

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