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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.96, 12,316.11 and 4,945.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.96, 12,316.11 and 4,945.97 is: 6,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.96 : 12,316.11 = 4,945.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.96/12,316.11 = 4,945.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.96x = 12,316.11 × 4,945.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.96x = 60,915,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,915,110.58/8,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.25

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