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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.84, 12,317.76 and 4,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.84, 12,317.76 and 4,947.08 is: 6,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.84 : 12,317.76 = 4,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.84/12,317.76 = 4,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.84x = 12,317.76 × 4,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.84x = 60,936,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936,882.55/8,925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.02

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