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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.27, 12,935.93 and 4,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.27, 12,935.93 and 4,924.42 is: 7,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.27 : 12,935.93 = 4,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.27/12,935.93 = 4,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.27x = 12,935.93 × 4,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.27x = 63,701,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701,952.41/8,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.22

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