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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.63, 12,285.48 and 4,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.63, 12,285.48 and 4,924.18 is: 6,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.63 : 12,285.48 = 4,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.63/12,285.48 = 4,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.63x = 12,285.48 × 4,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.63x = 60,495,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,914.91/8,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.29

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