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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.94, 12,284.98 and 4,923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.94, 12,284.98 and 4,923.81 is: 6,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.94 : 12,284.98 = 4,923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.94/12,284.98 = 4,923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.94x = 12,284.98 × 4,923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.94x = 60,488,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,488,895.06/8,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.26

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