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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.25, 12,316.53 and 4,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.25, 12,316.53 and 4,946.73 is: 6,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.25 : 12,316.53 = 4,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.25/12,316.53 = 4,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.25x = 12,316.53 × 4,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.25x = 60,926,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,926,548.45/8,925.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.31

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