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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.22, 12,302.97 and 4,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.22, 12,302.97 and 4,936.59 is: 6,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.22 : 12,302.97 = 4,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.22/12,302.97 = 4,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.22x = 12,302.97 × 4,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.22x = 60,734,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734,718.67/8,915.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.48

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