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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.95, 12,311.01 and 4,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.95, 12,311.01 and 4,942.13 is: 6,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.95 : 12,311.01 = 4,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.95/12,311.01 = 4,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.95x = 12,311.01 × 4,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.95x = 60,842,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842,550.30/8,920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.19

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