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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.71, 12,317.93 and 4,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.71, 12,317.93 and 4,946.84 is: 6,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.71 : 12,317.93 = 4,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.71/12,317.93 = 4,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.71x = 12,317.93 × 4,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.71x = 60,934,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934,742.52/8,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.88

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