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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.59, 12,301.77 and 4,935.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.59, 12,301.77 and 4,935.47 is: 6,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.59 : 12,301.77 = 4,935.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.59/12,301.77 = 4,935.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.59x = 12,301.77 × 4,935.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.59x = 60,714,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714,955.27/8,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.74

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