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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.24, 12,318.92 and 4,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.24, 12,318.92 and 4,947.72 is: 6,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.24 : 12,318.92 = 4,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.24/12,318.92 = 4,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.24x = 12,318.92 × 4,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.24x = 60,950,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,950,566.86/8,926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.25

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