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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.98, 12,292.83 and 4,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.98, 12,292.83 and 4,929.26 is: 6,802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.98 : 12,292.83 = 4,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.98/12,292.83 = 4,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.98x = 12,292.83 × 4,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.98x = 60,594,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594,493.74/8,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.27

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