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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.66, 12,285.18 and 4,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.66, 12,285.18 and 4,923.54 is: 6,794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.66 : 12,285.18 = 4,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.66/12,285.18 = 4,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.66x = 12,285.18 × 4,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.66x = 60,486,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,486,575.14/8,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.21

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