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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.83, 12,282.96 and 4,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.83, 12,282.96 and 4,921.92 is: 6,792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.83 : 12,282.96 = 4,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.83/12,282.96 = 4,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.83x = 12,282.96 × 4,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.83x = 60,455,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,455,746.48/8,900.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.15

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