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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.61, 12,303.61 and 4,936.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.61, 12,303.61 and 4,936.79 is: 6,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.61 : 12,303.61 = 4,936.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.61/12,303.61 = 4,936.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.61x = 12,303.61 × 4,936.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.61x = 60,740,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,740,338.81/8,915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.81

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