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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.35, 12,286.37 and 4,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.35, 12,286.37 and 4,924.33 is: 6,795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.35 : 12,286.37 = 4,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.35/12,286.37 = 4,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.35x = 12,286.37 × 4,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.35x = 60,502,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502,091.26/8,903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.43

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