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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.93, 12,615.91 and 4,906.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.93, 12,615.91 and 4,906.19 is: 7,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.93 : 12,615.91 = 4,906.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.93/12,615.91 = 4,906.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.93x = 12,615.91 × 4,906.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.93x = 61,896,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,896,070.76/8,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.04

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