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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.72, 12,305.24 and 4,938.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.72, 12,305.24 and 4,938.73 is: 6,814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.72 : 12,305.24 = 4,938.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.72/12,305.24 = 4,938.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.72x = 12,305.24 × 4,938.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.72x = 60,772,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,772,257.95/8,917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.78

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