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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.99, 12,317.90 and 4,947.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.99, 12,317.90 and 4,947.17 is: 6,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.99 : 12,317.90 = 4,947.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.99/12,317.90 = 4,947.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.99x = 12,317.90 × 4,947.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.99x = 60,938,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,938,659.02/8,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.10

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