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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.68, 12,289.50 and 4,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.68, 12,289.50 and 4,926.96 is: 6,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.68 : 12,289.50 = 4,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.68/12,289.50 = 4,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.68x = 12,289.50 × 4,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.68x = 60,549,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549,874.92/8,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.02

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