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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.26, 12,413.18 and 4,906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.26, 12,413.18 and 4,906.91 is: 6,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.26 : 12,413.18 = 4,906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.26/12,413.18 = 4,906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.26x = 12,413.18 × 4,906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.26x = 60,910,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,910,357.07/8,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.38

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