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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.98, 12,311.30 and 4,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.98, 12,311.30 and 4,942.02 is: 6,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.98 : 12,311.30 = 4,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.98/12,311.30 = 4,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.98x = 12,311.30 × 4,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.98x = 60,842,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842,690.83/8,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.18

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