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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.25, 12,289.23 and 4,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.25, 12,289.23 and 4,926.26 is: 6,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.25 : 12,289.23 = 4,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.25/12,289.23 = 4,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.25x = 12,289.23 × 4,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.25x = 60,539,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,880.73/8,905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.23

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