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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.40, 12,290.84 and 4,928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.40, 12,290.84 and 4,928.54 is: 6,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.40 : 12,290.84 = 4,928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.40/12,290.84 = 4,928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.40x = 12,290.84 × 4,928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.40x = 60,575,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575,896.57/8,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.63

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