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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.55, 12,316.03 and 4,891.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.55, 12,316.03 and 4,891.11 is: 6,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.55 : 12,316.03 = 4,891.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.55/12,316.03 = 4,891.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.55x = 12,316.03 × 4,891.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.55x = 60,239,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,239,017.42/8,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.81

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