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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.52, 12,288.72 and 4,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.52, 12,288.72 and 4,925.62 is: 6,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.52 : 12,288.72 = 4,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.52/12,288.72 = 4,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.52x = 12,288.72 × 4,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.52x = 60,529,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529,565.01/8,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.62

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