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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.79, 12,314.91 and 4,944.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.79, 12,314.91 and 4,944.99 is: 6,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.79 : 12,314.91 = 4,944.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.79/12,314.91 = 4,944.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.79x = 12,314.91 × 4,944.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.79x = 60,897,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,897,060.62/8,923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.13

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