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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.10, 12,311.13 and 4,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.10, 12,311.13 and 4,942.14 is: 6,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.10 : 12,311.13 = 4,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.10/12,311.13 = 4,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.10x = 12,311.13 × 4,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.10x = 60,843,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,843,328.02/8,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.16

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