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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.02, 12,283.41 and 4,922.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.02, 12,283.41 and 4,922.13 is: 6,792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.02 : 12,283.41 = 4,922.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.02/12,283.41 = 4,922.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.02x = 12,283.41 × 4,922.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.02x = 60,460,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460,540.86/8,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.54

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