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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.33, 12,285.03 and 4,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.33, 12,285.03 and 4,923.42 is: 6,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.33 : 12,285.03 = 4,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.33/12,285.03 = 4,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.33x = 12,285.03 × 4,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.33x = 60,484,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,362.40/8,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.22

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