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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.30, 12,317.67 and 4,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.30, 12,317.67 and 4,947.66 is: 6,828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.30 : 12,317.67 = 4,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.30/12,317.67 = 4,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.30x = 12,317.67 × 4,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.30x = 60,943,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,643.15/8,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.19

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