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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.93, 12,302.51 and 4,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.93, 12,302.51 and 4,936.28 is: 6,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.93 : 12,302.51 = 4,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.93/12,302.51 = 4,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.93x = 12,302.51 × 4,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.93x = 60,728,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728,547.87/8,914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.01

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