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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.80, 12,310.40 and 4,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.80, 12,310.40 and 4,942.08 is: 6,819.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.80 : 12,310.40 = 4,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.80/12,310.40 = 4,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.80x = 12,310.40 × 4,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.80x = 60,838,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,838,981.63/8,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.90

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