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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.69, 12,282.64 and 4,922.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.69, 12,282.64 and 4,922.03 is: 6,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.69 : 12,282.64 = 4,922.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.69/12,282.64 = 4,922.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.69x = 12,282.64 × 4,922.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.69x = 60,455,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455,540.96/8,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.23

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