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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.04, 12,315.91 and 4,946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.04, 12,315.91 and 4,946.44 is: 6,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.04 : 12,315.91 = 4,946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.04/12,315.91 = 4,946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.04x = 12,315.91 × 4,946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.04x = 60,919,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919,885.25/8,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.49

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