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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.68, 12,281.86 and 4,921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.68, 12,281.86 and 4,921.25 is: 6,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.68 : 12,281.86 = 4,921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.68/12,281.86 = 4,921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.68x = 12,281.86 × 4,921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.68x = 60,442,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,442,103.53/8,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.73

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