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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.80, 12,311.46 and 4,943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.80, 12,311.46 and 4,943.16 is: 6,821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.80 : 12,311.46 = 4,943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.80/12,311.46 = 4,943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.80x = 12,311.46 × 4,943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.80x = 60,857,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,857,516.61/8,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.98

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