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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.41, 12,299.97 and 4,934.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.41, 12,299.97 and 4,934.29 is: 6,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.41 : 12,299.97 = 4,934.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.41/12,299.97 = 4,934.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.41x = 12,299.97 × 4,934.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.41x = 60,691,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,691,618.97/8,913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.02

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