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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.89, 12,283.41 and 4,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.89, 12,283.41 and 4,922.76 is: 6,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.89 : 12,283.41 = 4,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.89/12,283.41 = 4,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.89x = 12,283.41 × 4,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.89x = 60,468,279.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,468,279.41/8,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.75

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