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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.96, 12,288.66 and 4,925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.96, 12,288.66 and 4,925.97 is: 6,797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.96 : 12,288.66 = 4,925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.96/12,288.66 = 4,925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.96x = 12,288.66 × 4,925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.96x = 60,533,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,533,570.50/8,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.74

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