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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.93, 12,303.88 and 4,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.93, 12,303.88 and 4,937.28 is: 6,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.93 : 12,303.88 = 4,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.93/12,303.88 = 4,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.93x = 12,303.88 × 4,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.93x = 60,747,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,747,700.65/8,915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813.39

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