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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.15, 12,316.70 and 4,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.15, 12,316.70 and 4,946.52 is: 6,826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.15 : 12,316.70 = 4,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.15/12,316.70 = 4,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.15x = 12,316.70 × 4,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.15x = 60,924,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924,778.15/8,925.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.19

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