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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.59, 12,310.50 and 4,941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.59, 12,310.50 and 4,941.79 is: 6,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.59 : 12,310.50 = 4,941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.59/12,310.50 = 4,941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.59x = 12,310.50 × 4,941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.59x = 60,835,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,835,844.24/8,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.71

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