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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.79, 12,309.69 and 4,940.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.79, 12,309.69 and 4,940.92 is: 6,817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.79 : 12,309.69 = 4,940.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.79/12,309.69 = 4,940.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.79x = 12,309.69 × 4,940.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.79x = 60,821,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821,193.51/8,920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.92

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