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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.29, 12,316.46 and 4,946.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.29, 12,316.46 and 4,946.37 is: 6,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.29 : 12,316.46 = 4,946.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.29/12,316.46 = 4,946.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.29x = 12,316.46 × 4,946.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.29x = 60,921,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,921,697.33/8,925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.74

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