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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.09, 12,309.72 and 4,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.09, 12,309.72 and 4,886.93 is: 6,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.09 : 12,309.72 = 4,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.09/12,309.72 = 4,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.09x = 12,309.72 × 4,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.09x = 60,156,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,156,779.90/8,920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.97

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