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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.63, 12,309.26 and 4,940.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.63, 12,309.26 and 4,940.87 is: 6,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.63 : 12,309.26 = 4,940.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.63/12,309.26 = 4,940.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.63x = 12,309.26 × 4,940.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.63x = 60,818,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818,367.21/8,919.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.49

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