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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.76, 12,287.39 and 4,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.76, 12,287.39 and 4,924.95 is: 6,796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.76 : 12,287.39 = 4,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.76/12,287.39 = 4,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.76x = 12,287.39 × 4,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.76x = 60,514,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514,781.38/8,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.54

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