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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.34, 12,300.48 and 4,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.34, 12,300.48 and 4,934.74 is: 6,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.34 : 12,300.48 = 4,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.34/12,300.48 = 4,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.34x = 12,300.48 × 4,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.34x = 60,699,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,699,670.68/8,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.98

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