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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.66, 12,283.79 and 4,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.66, 12,283.79 and 4,922.54 is: 6,792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.66 : 12,283.79 = 4,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.66/12,283.79 = 4,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.66x = 12,283.79 × 4,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.66x = 60,467,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467,361.59/8,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.82

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