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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.97, 13,358.64 and 4,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.97, 13,358.64 and 4,961.39 is: 7,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.97 : 13,358.64 = 4,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.97/13,358.64 = 4,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.97x = 13,358.64 × 4,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.97x = 66,277,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,277,466.47/8,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.23

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