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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.18, 12,316.77 and 4,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.18, 12,316.77 and 4,946.35 is: 6,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.18 : 12,316.77 = 4,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.18/12,316.77 = 4,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.18x = 12,316.77 × 4,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.18x = 60,923,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923,055.29/8,925.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.97

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