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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.52, 12,290.10 and 4,926.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.52, 12,290.10 and 4,926.62 is: 6,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.52 : 12,290.10 = 4,926.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.52/12,290.10 = 4,926.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.52x = 12,290.10 × 4,926.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.52x = 60,548,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,652.46/8,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.00

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