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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.22, 12,373.67 and 4,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.22, 12,373.67 and 4,933.22 is: 6,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.22 : 12,373.67 = 4,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.22/12,373.67 = 4,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.22x = 12,373.67 × 4,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.22x = 61,041,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,041,949.78/8,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.99

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