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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.71, 12,283.26 and 4,922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.71, 12,283.26 and 4,922.90 is: 6,792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.71 : 12,283.26 = 4,922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.71/12,283.26 = 4,922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.71x = 12,283.26 × 4,922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.71x = 60,469,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,469,260.65/8,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.99

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