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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.33, 12,283.92 and 4,922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.33, 12,283.92 and 4,922.71 is: 6,793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.33 : 12,283.92 = 4,922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.33/12,283.92 = 4,922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.33x = 12,283.92 × 4,922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.33x = 60,470,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,151.21/8,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.38

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