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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.56, 12,285.48 and 4,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.56, 12,285.48 and 4,923.90 is: 6,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.56 : 12,285.48 = 4,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.56/12,285.48 = 4,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.56x = 12,285.48 × 4,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.56x = 60,492,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,492,474.97/8,902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.95

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