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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.23, 12,313.69 and 4,944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.23, 12,313.69 and 4,944.51 is: 6,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.23 : 12,313.69 = 4,944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.23/12,313.69 = 4,944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.23x = 12,313.69 × 4,944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.23x = 60,885,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,885,163.34/8,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.22

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