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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.73, 12,286.06 and 4,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.73, 12,286.06 and 4,924.29 is: 6,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.73 : 12,286.06 = 4,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.73/12,286.06 = 4,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.73x = 12,286.06 × 4,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.73x = 60,500,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500,122.40/8,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.92

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