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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.09, 12,286.31 and 4,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.09, 12,286.31 and 4,924.25 is: 6,795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.09 : 12,286.31 = 4,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.09/12,286.31 = 4,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.09x = 12,286.31 × 4,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.09x = 60,500,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500,775.96/8,903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.48

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