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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.98, 12,310.94 and 4,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.98, 12,310.94 and 4,942.10 is: 6,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.98 : 12,310.94 = 4,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.98/12,310.94 = 4,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.98x = 12,310.94 × 4,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.98x = 60,841,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,841,896.57/8,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.09

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