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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.62, 12,313.98 and 4,944.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.62, 12,313.98 and 4,944.36 is: 6,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.62 : 12,313.98 = 4,944.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.62/12,313.98 = 4,944.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.62x = 12,313.98 × 4,944.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.62x = 60,884,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,884,750.15/8,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.88

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