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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.80, 12,309.75 and 4,941.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.80, 12,309.75 and 4,941.81 is: 6,819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.80 : 12,309.75 = 4,941.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.80/12,309.75 = 4,941.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.80x = 12,309.75 × 4,941.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.80x = 60,832,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,832,445.65/8,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.17

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