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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.95, 12,302.71 and 4,936.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.95, 12,302.71 and 4,936.14 is: 6,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.95 : 12,302.71 = 4,936.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.95/12,302.71 = 4,936.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.95x = 12,302.71 × 4,936.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.95x = 60,727,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,727,886.60/8,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.92

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