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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,918.69, 12,307.89 and 4,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,918.69, 12,307.89 and 4,939.88 is: 6,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,918.69 : 12,307.89 = 4,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,918.69/12,307.89 = 4,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,918.69x = 12,307.89 × 4,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,918.69x = 60,799,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,799,438.11/8,918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.09

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