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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.03, 12,317.92 and 4,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.03, 12,317.92 and 4,947.74 is: 6,827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.03 : 12,317.92 = 4,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.03/12,317.92 = 4,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.03x = 12,317.92 × 4,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.03x = 60,945,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,945,934.85/8,926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.89

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