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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.81, 12,311.63 and 4,942.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.81, 12,311.63 and 4,942.83 is: 6,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.81 : 12,311.63 = 4,942.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.81/12,311.63 = 4,942.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.81x = 12,311.63 × 4,942.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.81x = 60,854,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,854,334.10/8,921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.85

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