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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.38, 12,318.28 and 4,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.38, 12,318.28 and 4,947.40 is: 6,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.38 : 12,318.28 = 4,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.38/12,318.28 = 4,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.38x = 12,318.28 × 4,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.38x = 60,943,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,496.15/8,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.35

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