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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.41, 12,284.85 and 4,923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.41, 12,284.85 and 4,923.27 is: 6,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.41 : 12,284.85 = 4,923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.41/12,284.85 = 4,923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.41x = 12,284.85 × 4,923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.41x = 60,481,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,481,633.46/8,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.85

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