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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.65, 12,289.91 and 4,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.65, 12,289.91 and 4,926.66 is: 6,798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.65 : 12,289.91 = 4,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.65/12,289.91 = 4,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.65x = 12,289.91 × 4,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.65x = 60,548,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,183.37/8,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.85

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