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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.39, 12,314.66 and 4,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.39, 12,314.66 and 4,944.50 is: 6,822.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.39 : 12,314.66 = 4,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.39/12,314.66 = 4,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.39x = 12,314.66 × 4,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.39x = 60,889,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889,836.37/8,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.86

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