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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.54, 12,317.34 and 4,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.54, 12,317.34 and 4,892.48 is: 6,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.54 : 12,317.34 = 4,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.54/12,317.34 = 4,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.54x = 12,317.34 × 4,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.54x = 60,262,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,262,278.02/8,925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.67

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