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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.94, 12,316.44 and 4,946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.94, 12,316.44 and 4,946.22 is: 6,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.94 : 12,316.44 = 4,946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.94/12,316.44 = 4,946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.94x = 12,316.44 × 4,946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.94x = 60,919,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919,821.86/8,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.80

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