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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.65, 12,286.35 and 4,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.65, 12,286.35 and 4,924.13 is: 6,795.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.65 : 12,286.35 = 4,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.65/12,286.35 = 4,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.65x = 12,286.35 × 4,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.65x = 60,499,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,569.27/8,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.68

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