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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.24, 12,316.86 and 4,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.24, 12,316.86 and 4,946.42 is: 6,826.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.24 : 12,316.86 = 4,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.24/12,316.86 = 4,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.24x = 12,316.86 × 4,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.24x = 60,924,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924,324.15/8,925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.07

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