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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.39, 12,290.60 and 4,927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.39, 12,290.60 and 4,927.41 is: 6,799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.39 : 12,290.60 = 4,927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.39/12,290.60 = 4,927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.39x = 12,290.60 × 4,927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.39x = 60,560,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,825.35/8,906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.71

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