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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.59, 12,309.27 and 4,941.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.59, 12,309.27 and 4,941.05 is: 6,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.59 : 12,309.27 = 4,941.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.59/12,309.27 = 4,941.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.59x = 12,309.27 × 4,941.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.59x = 60,820,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820,718.53/8,919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.78

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