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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.93, 12,285.57 and 4,923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.93, 12,285.57 and 4,923.82 is: 6,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.93 : 12,285.57 = 4,923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.93/12,285.57 = 4,923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.93x = 12,285.57 × 4,923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.93x = 60,491,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,491,935.28/8,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.61

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