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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.47, 12,319.25 and 4,947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.47, 12,319.25 and 4,947.93 is: 6,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.47 : 12,319.25 = 4,947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.47/12,319.25 = 4,947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.47x = 12,319.25 × 4,947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.47x = 60,954,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954,761.91/8,926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.54

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