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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.74, 12,311.32 and 4,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.74, 12,311.32 and 4,942.22 is: 6,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.74 : 12,311.32 = 4,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.74/12,311.32 = 4,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.74x = 12,311.32 × 4,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.74x = 60,845,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845,270.35/8,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.65

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