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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.78, 12,287.58 and 4,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.78, 12,287.58 and 4,925.76 is: 6,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.78 : 12,287.58 = 4,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.78/12,287.58 = 4,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.78x = 12,287.58 × 4,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.78x = 60,525,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,525,670.06/8,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.99

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