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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.17, 12,286.31 and 4,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.17, 12,286.31 and 4,924.14 is: 6,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.17 : 12,286.31 = 4,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.17/12,286.31 = 4,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.17x = 12,286.31 × 4,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.17x = 60,499,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,461.40/8,903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.27

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