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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.06, 12,282.28 and 4,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.06, 12,282.28 and 4,921.62 is: 6,791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.06 : 12,282.28 = 4,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.06/12,282.28 = 4,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.06x = 12,282.28 × 4,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.06x = 60,448,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,448,714.89/8,900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.94

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