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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.44, 12,310.08 and 4,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.44, 12,310.08 and 4,941.78 is: 6,819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.44 : 12,310.08 = 4,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.44/12,310.08 = 4,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.44x = 12,310.08 × 4,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.44x = 60,833,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,707.14/8,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.59

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