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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.82, 12,301.44 and 4,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.82, 12,301.44 and 4,934.86 is: 6,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.82 : 12,301.44 = 4,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.82/12,301.44 = 4,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.82x = 12,301.44 × 4,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.82x = 60,705,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705,884.20/8,913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.31

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