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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.27, 12,315.57 and 4,945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.27, 12,315.57 and 4,945.43 is: 6,824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.27 : 12,315.57 = 4,945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.27/12,315.57 = 4,945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.27x = 12,315.57 × 4,945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.27x = 60,905,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,905,789.35/8,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.74

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