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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.84, 12,284.61 and 4,923.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.84, 12,284.61 and 4,923.01 is: 6,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.84 : 12,284.61 = 4,923.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.84/12,284.61 = 4,923.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.84x = 12,284.61 × 4,923.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.84x = 60,477,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,477,317.01/8,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.80

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