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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.62, 12,312.72 and 4,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.62, 12,312.72 and 4,943.48 is: 6,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.62 : 12,312.72 = 4,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.62/12,312.72 = 4,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.62x = 12,312.72 × 4,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.62x = 60,867,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,867,685.07/8,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.73

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