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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.98, 12,285.78 and 4,924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.98, 12,285.78 and 4,924.02 is: 6,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.98 : 12,285.78 = 4,924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.98/12,285.78 = 4,924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.98x = 12,285.78 × 4,924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.98x = 60,495,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,426.44/8,902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.96

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