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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.08, 12,286.34 and 4,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.08, 12,286.34 and 4,924.46 is: 6,795.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.08 : 12,286.34 = 4,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.08/12,286.34 = 4,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.08x = 12,286.34 × 4,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.08x = 60,503,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503,589.88/8,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.80

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