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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.78, 12,318.02 and 4,946.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.78, 12,318.02 and 4,946.91 is: 6,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.78 : 12,318.02 = 4,946.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.78/12,318.02 = 4,946.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.78x = 12,318.02 × 4,946.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.78x = 60,936,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936,136.32/8,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.98

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