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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.89, 12,301.30 and 4,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.89, 12,301.30 and 4,935 is: 6,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.89 : 12,301.30 = 4,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.89/12,301.30 = 4,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.89x = 12,301.30 × 4,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.89x = 60,706,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706,890.83/8,913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.37

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