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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.91, 12,286.68 and 4,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.91, 12,286.68 and 4,924.10 is: 6,795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.91 : 12,286.68 = 4,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.91/12,286.68 = 4,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.91x = 12,286.68 × 4,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.91x = 60,500,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500,840.99/8,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.63

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