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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.32, 12,308.46 and 4,886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.32, 12,308.46 and 4,886.14 is: 6,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.32 : 12,308.46 = 4,886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.32/12,308.46 = 4,886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.32x = 12,308.46 × 4,886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.32x = 60,140,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,140,858.74/8,919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.76

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