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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.60, 12,284.13 and 4,922.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.60, 12,284.13 and 4,922.67 is: 6,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.60 : 12,284.13 = 4,922.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.60/12,284.13 = 4,922.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.60x = 12,284.13 × 4,922.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.60x = 60,470,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,718.23/8,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.24

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