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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.70, 12,316.19 and 4,945.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.70, 12,316.19 and 4,945.89 is: 6,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.70 : 12,316.19 = 4,945.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.70/12,316.19 = 4,945.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.70x = 12,316.19 × 4,945.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.70x = 60,914,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,914,496.23/8,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.38

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