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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.91, 12,333.36 and 6,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.91, 12,333.36 and 6,092.41 is: 8,414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.91 : 12,333.36 = 6,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.91/12,333.36 = 6,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.91x = 12,333.36 × 6,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.91x = 75,139,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,139,885.80/8,929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.41

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