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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.49, 12,315.57 and 4,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.49, 12,315.57 and 4,945.56 is: 6,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.49 : 12,315.57 = 4,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.49/12,315.57 = 4,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.49x = 12,315.57 × 4,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.49x = 60,907,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,907,390.37/8,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.75

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