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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.66, 12,292.50 and 4,928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.66, 12,292.50 and 4,928.68 is: 6,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.66 : 12,292.50 = 4,928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.66/12,292.50 = 4,928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.66x = 12,292.50 × 4,928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.66x = 60,585,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,585,798.90/8,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.54

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