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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.50, 12,288.53 and 4,926.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.50, 12,288.53 and 4,926.07 is: 6,797.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.50 : 12,288.53 = 4,926.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.50/12,288.53 = 4,926.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.50x = 12,288.53 × 4,926.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.50x = 60,534,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534,158.94/8,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.39

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