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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.60, 12,310.44 and 4,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.60, 12,310.44 and 4,941.63 is: 6,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.60 : 12,310.44 = 4,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.60/12,310.44 = 4,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.60x = 12,310.44 × 4,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.60x = 60,833,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,639.62/8,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.46

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