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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.49, 12,318.36 and 4,947.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.49, 12,318.36 and 4,947.65 is: 6,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.49 : 12,318.36 = 4,947.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.49/12,318.36 = 4,947.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.49x = 12,318.36 × 4,947.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.49x = 60,946,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946,933.85/8,926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.65

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