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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.99, 12,309.39 and 4,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.99, 12,309.39 and 4,941.14 is: 6,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.99 : 12,309.39 = 4,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.99/12,309.39 = 4,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.99x = 12,309.39 × 4,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.99x = 60,822,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822,357.76/8,919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.66

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