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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,914.96, 12,302.55 and 4,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,914.96, 12,302.55 and 4,935.97 is: 6,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,914.96 : 12,302.55 = 4,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,914.96/12,302.55 = 4,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,914.96x = 12,302.55 × 4,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,914.96x = 60,725,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725,033.10/8,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.59

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