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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.79, 12,300.88 and 4,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.79, 12,300.88 and 4,934.82 is: 6,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.79 : 12,300.88 = 4,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.79/12,300.88 = 4,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.79x = 12,300.88 × 4,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.79x = 60,702,628.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,628.64/8,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.97

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