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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.08, 12,284.96 and 4,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.08, 12,284.96 and 4,923.46 is: 6,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.08 : 12,284.96 = 4,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.08/12,284.96 = 4,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.08x = 12,284.96 × 4,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.08x = 60,484,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,509.16/8,902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.42

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