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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.59, 12,292.40 and 4,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.59, 12,292.40 and 4,928.60 is: 6,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.59 : 12,292.40 = 4,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.59/12,292.40 = 4,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.59x = 12,292.40 × 4,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.59x = 60,584,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,584,365.69/8,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.44

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