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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.06, 12,313.51 and 4,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.06, 12,313.51 and 4,944.34 is: 6,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.06 : 12,313.51 = 4,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.06/12,313.51 = 4,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.06x = 12,313.51 × 4,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.06x = 60,882,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,882,180.03/8,923.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.02

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