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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.49, 12,314.41 and 4,944.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.49, 12,314.41 and 4,944.85 is: 6,823.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.49 : 12,314.41 = 4,944.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.49/12,314.41 = 4,944.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.49x = 12,314.41 × 4,944.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.49x = 60,892,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892,910.29/8,923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.89

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