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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.09, 12,283.39 and 4,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.09, 12,283.39 and 4,922.28 is: 6,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.09 : 12,283.39 = 4,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.09/12,283.39 = 4,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.09x = 12,283.39 × 4,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.09x = 60,462,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,462,284.93/8,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.68

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