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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.29, 12,290.50 and 4,927.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.29, 12,290.50 and 4,927.57 is: 6,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.29 : 12,290.50 = 4,927.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.29/12,290.50 = 4,927.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.29x = 12,290.50 × 4,927.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.29x = 60,562,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,562,274.52/8,906.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.95

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