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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.60, 12,318.52 and 4,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.60, 12,318.52 and 4,947.68 is: 6,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.60 : 12,318.52 = 4,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.60/12,318.52 = 4,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.60x = 12,318.52 × 4,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.60x = 60,948,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,095.03/8,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.69

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