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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.57, 12,289.55 and 4,926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.57, 12,289.55 and 4,926.59 is: 6,798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.57 : 12,289.55 = 4,926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.57/12,289.55 = 4,926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.57x = 12,289.55 × 4,926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.57x = 60,545,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,545,534.14/8,905.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.62

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