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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.55, 12,284.33 and 4,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.55, 12,284.33 and 4,922.94 is: 6,793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.55 : 12,284.33 = 4,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.55/12,284.33 = 4,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.55x = 12,284.33 × 4,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.55x = 60,475,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475,019.53/8,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.76

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