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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.79, 12,286.08 and 4,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.79, 12,286.08 and 4,924.80 is: 6,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.79 : 12,286.08 = 4,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.79/12,286.08 = 4,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.79x = 12,286.08 × 4,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.79x = 60,506,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,506,486.78/8,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.59

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