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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.98, 12,317.45 and 4,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.98, 12,317.45 and 4,947.03 is: 6,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.98 : 12,317.45 = 4,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.98/12,317.45 = 4,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.98x = 12,317.45 × 4,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.98x = 60,934,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934,769.94/8,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.68

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