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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.50, 12,314.70 and 4,944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.50, 12,314.70 and 4,944.24 is: 6,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.50 : 12,314.70 = 4,944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.50/12,314.70 = 4,944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.50x = 12,314.70 × 4,944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.50x = 60,886,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,886,832.33/8,923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.20

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