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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.94, 12,290.99 and 4,927.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.94, 12,290.99 and 4,927.77 is: 6,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.94 : 12,290.99 = 4,927.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.94/12,290.99 = 4,927.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.94x = 12,290.99 × 4,927.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.94x = 60,567,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,567,147.15/8,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.99

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