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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.41, 12,303.46 and 4,882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.41, 12,303.46 and 4,882.41 is: 6,737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.41 : 12,303.46 = 4,882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.41/12,303.46 = 4,882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.41x = 12,303.46 × 4,882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.41x = 60,070,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070,450.21/8,915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.82

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