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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.93, 12,305.26 and 4,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.93, 12,305.26 and 4,938.28 is: 6,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.93 : 12,305.26 = 4,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.93/12,305.26 = 4,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.93x = 12,305.26 × 4,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.93x = 60,766,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766,819.35/8,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.77

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