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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.46, 12,317.35 and 4,946.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.46, 12,317.35 and 4,946.48 is: 6,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.46 : 12,317.35 = 4,946.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.46/12,317.35 = 4,946.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.46x = 12,317.35 × 4,946.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.46x = 60,927,576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,927,576.22/8,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.27

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