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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.68, 12,314.18 and 4,944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.68, 12,314.18 and 4,944.56 is: 6,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.68 : 12,314.18 = 4,944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.68/12,314.18 = 4,944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.68x = 12,314.18 × 4,944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.68x = 60,888,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,888,152.65/8,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.21

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