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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.60, 12,317.14 and 4,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.60, 12,317.14 and 4,946.68 is: 6,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.60 : 12,317.14 = 4,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.60/12,317.14 = 4,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.60x = 12,317.14 × 4,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.60x = 60,928,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,950.10/8,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.31

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