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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.67, 12,310.25 and 4,941.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.67, 12,310.25 and 4,941.69 is: 6,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.67 : 12,310.25 = 4,941.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.67/12,310.25 = 4,941.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.67x = 12,310.25 × 4,941.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.67x = 60,833,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,414.61/8,920.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.38

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