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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.03, 12,286.28 and 4,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.03, 12,286.28 and 4,924.04 is: 6,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.03 : 12,286.28 = 4,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.03/12,286.28 = 4,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.03x = 12,286.28 × 4,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.03x = 60,498,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,498,085.05/8,903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.23

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