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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.32, 12,282.32 and 4,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.32, 12,282.32 and 4,921.44 is: 6,791.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.32 : 12,282.32 = 4,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.32/12,282.32 = 4,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.32x = 12,282.32 × 4,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.32x = 60,446,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446,700.94/8,900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.52

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