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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.55, 12,289.59 and 4,926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.55, 12,289.59 and 4,926.51 is: 6,798.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.55 : 12,289.59 = 4,926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.55/12,289.59 = 4,926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.55x = 12,289.59 × 4,926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.55x = 60,544,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544,788.03/8,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.55

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