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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.28, 12,287.40 and 4,925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.28, 12,287.40 and 4,925.15 is: 6,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.28 : 12,287.40 = 4,925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.28/12,287.40 = 4,925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.28x = 12,287.40 × 4,925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.28x = 60,517,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517,323.40/8,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.43

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