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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.56, 12,287.46 and 4,925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.56, 12,287.46 and 4,925.56 is: 6,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.56 : 12,287.46 = 4,925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.56/12,287.46 = 4,925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.56x = 12,287.46 × 4,925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.56x = 60,522,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,522,621.48/8,904.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.81

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