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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.85, 12,286.82 and 4,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.85, 12,286.82 and 4,924.26 is: 6,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.85 : 12,286.82 = 4,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.85/12,286.82 = 4,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.85x = 12,286.82 × 4,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.85x = 60,503,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503,508.56/8,902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.97

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