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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.22, 12,318.44 and 4,947.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.22, 12,318.44 and 4,947.71 is: 6,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.22 : 12,318.44 = 4,947.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.22/12,318.44 = 4,947.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.22x = 12,318.44 × 4,947.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.22x = 60,947,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,947,982.44/8,926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.98

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