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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.84, 12,291.09 and 4,927.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.84, 12,291.09 and 4,927.86 is: 6,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.84 : 12,291.09 = 4,927.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.84/12,291.09 = 4,927.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.84x = 12,291.09 × 4,927.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.84x = 60,568,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568,752.29/8,906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.25

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