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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.44, 12,319.22 and 4,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.44, 12,319.22 and 4,948.83 is: 6,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.44 : 12,319.22 = 4,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.44/12,319.22 = 4,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.44x = 12,319.22 × 4,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.44x = 60,965,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965,700.77/8,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.79

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