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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.59, 12,311.87 and 4,943.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.59, 12,311.87 and 4,943.07 is: 6,821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.59 : 12,311.87 = 4,943.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.59/12,311.87 = 4,943.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.59x = 12,311.87 × 4,943.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.59x = 60,858,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,858,447.60/8,921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.48

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