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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.66, 12,320.71 and 4,949.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.66, 12,320.71 and 4,949.43 is: 6,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.66 : 12,320.71 = 4,949.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.66/12,320.71 = 4,949.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.66x = 12,320.71 × 4,949.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.66x = 60,980,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,980,430.09/8,928.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.74

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