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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.44, 12,318.59 and 4,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.44, 12,318.59 and 4,947.62 is: 6,827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.44 : 12,318.59 = 4,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.44/12,318.59 = 4,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.44x = 12,318.59 × 4,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.44x = 60,947,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,947,702.26/8,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.77

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