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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.69, 12,284.09 and 4,922.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.69, 12,284.09 and 4,922.97 is: 6,793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.69 : 12,284.09 = 4,922.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.69/12,284.09 = 4,922.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.69x = 12,284.09 × 4,922.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.69x = 60,474,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,474,120.51/8,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.56

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