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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.69, 12,321.72 and 4,949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.69, 12,321.72 and 4,949.70 is: 6,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.69 : 12,321.72 = 4,949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.69/12,321.72 = 4,949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.69x = 12,321.72 × 4,949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.69x = 60,988,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,988,817.48/8,928.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.66

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