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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.69, 12,282.46 and 4,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.69, 12,282.46 and 4,921.54 is: 6,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.69 : 12,282.46 = 4,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.69/12,282.46 = 4,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.69x = 12,282.46 × 4,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.69x = 60,448,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,448,618.19/8,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.45

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