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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.52, 12,285.72 and 4,923.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.52, 12,285.72 and 4,923.89 is: 6,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.52 : 12,285.72 = 4,923.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.52/12,285.72 = 4,923.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.52x = 12,285.72 × 4,923.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.52x = 60,493,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,493,533.85/8,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.10

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