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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.41, 12,288.96 and 4,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.41, 12,288.96 and 4,926.29 is: 6,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.41 : 12,288.96 = 4,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.41/12,288.96 = 4,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.41x = 12,288.96 × 4,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.41x = 60,538,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,919.31/8,905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.99

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