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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.48, 12,284.22 and 4,922.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.48, 12,284.22 and 4,922.97 is: 6,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.48 : 12,284.22 = 4,922.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.48/12,284.22 = 4,922.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.48x = 12,284.22 × 4,922.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.48x = 60,474,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474,846.53/8,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.80

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