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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.46, 13,392.92 and 4,755.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.46, 13,392.92 and 4,755.41 is: 7,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.46 : 13,392.92 = 4,755.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.46/13,392.92 = 4,755.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.46x = 13,392.92 × 4,755.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.46x = 63,688,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,688,770.62/8,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.04

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