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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.52, 12,287.10 and 4,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.52, 12,287.10 and 4,924.89 is: 6,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.52 : 12,287.10 = 4,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.52/12,287.10 = 4,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.52x = 12,287.10 × 4,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.52x = 60,512,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512,615.92/8,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.48

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