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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.20, 12,286.50 and 4,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.20, 12,286.50 and 4,924.24 is: 6,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.20 : 12,286.50 = 4,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.20/12,286.50 = 4,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.20x = 12,286.50 × 4,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.20x = 60,501,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,501,674.76/8,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.50

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