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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.06, 12,315.70 and 4,945.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.06, 12,315.70 and 4,945.09 is: 6,824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.06 : 12,315.70 = 4,945.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.06/12,315.70 = 4,945.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.06x = 12,315.70 × 4,945.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.06x = 60,902,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,902,201.76/8,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.49

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