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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.87, 12,316.01 and 4,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.87, 12,316.01 and 4,946.35 is: 6,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.87 : 12,316.01 = 4,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.87/12,316.01 = 4,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.87x = 12,316.01 × 4,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.87x = 60,919,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919,296.06/8,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.79

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