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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.23, 12,312.32 and 4,943.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.23, 12,312.32 and 4,943.51 is: 6,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.23 : 12,312.32 = 4,943.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.23/12,312.32 = 4,943.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.23x = 12,312.32 × 4,943.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.23x = 60,866,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,866,052.33/8,922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.84

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