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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.13, 12,312.52 and 4,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.13, 12,312.52 and 4,944.11 is: 6,822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.13 : 12,312.52 = 4,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.13/12,312.52 = 4,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.13x = 12,312.52 × 4,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.13x = 60,874,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,874,425.51/8,923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.09

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