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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.39, 12,285.08 and 4,923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.39, 12,285.08 and 4,923.41 is: 6,794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.39 : 12,285.08 = 4,923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.39/12,285.08 = 4,923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.39x = 12,285.08 × 4,923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.39x = 60,484,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,484,528.74/8,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.19

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