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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.93, 12,317.29 and 4,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.93, 12,317.29 and 4,946.81 is: 6,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.93 : 12,317.29 = 4,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.93/12,317.29 = 4,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.93x = 12,317.29 × 4,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.93x = 60,931,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,931,219.39/8,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.32

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