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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.78, 12,288.96 and 4,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.78, 12,288.96 and 4,926.76 is: 6,798.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.78 : 12,288.96 = 4,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.78/12,288.96 = 4,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.78x = 12,288.96 × 4,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.78x = 60,544,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,544,756.57/8,905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.37

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