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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.26, 12,312.96 and 4,944.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.26, 12,312.96 and 4,944.29 is: 6,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.26 : 12,312.96 = 4,944.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.26/12,312.96 = 4,944.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.26x = 12,312.96 × 4,944.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.26x = 60,878,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878,861.96/8,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.49

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