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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.39, 12,311.90 and 4,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.39, 12,311.90 and 4,942.50 is: 6,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.39 : 12,311.90 = 4,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.39/12,311.90 = 4,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.39x = 12,311.90 × 4,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.39x = 60,851,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851,565.75/8,922.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.10

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