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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.92, 12,309.76 and 4,941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.92, 12,309.76 and 4,941.41 is: 6,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.92 : 12,309.76 = 4,941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.92/12,309.76 = 4,941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.92x = 12,309.76 × 4,941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.92x = 60,827,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,827,515.79/8,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.29

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