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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.11, 12,315.09 and 4,945.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.11, 12,315.09 and 4,945.21 is: 6,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.11 : 12,315.09 = 4,945.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.11/12,315.09 = 4,945.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.11x = 12,315.09 × 4,945.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.11x = 60,900,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900,706.22/8,924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.29

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