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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.78, 12,316.66 and 4,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.78, 12,316.66 and 4,946.34 is: 6,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.78 : 12,316.66 = 4,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.78/12,316.66 = 4,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.78x = 12,316.66 × 4,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.78x = 60,922,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,922,388.02/8,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.21

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