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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.44, 12,315.83 and 4,945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.44, 12,315.83 and 4,945.62 is: 6,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.44 : 12,315.83 = 4,945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.44/12,315.83 = 4,945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.44x = 12,315.83 × 4,945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.44x = 60,909,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909,415.16/8,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.01

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