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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.14, 12,309.63 and 4,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.14, 12,309.63 and 4,941.17 is: 6,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.14 : 12,309.63 = 4,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.14/12,309.63 = 4,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.14x = 12,309.63 × 4,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.14x = 60,823,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,823,912.92/8,920.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.72

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