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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.69, 12,313.32 and 4,943.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.69, 12,313.32 and 4,943.87 is: 6,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.69 : 12,313.32 = 4,943.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.69/12,313.32 = 4,943.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.69x = 12,313.32 × 4,943.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.69x = 60,875,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,875,453.35/8,922.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.54

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