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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.86, 12,318.80 and 4,947.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.86, 12,318.80 and 4,947.86 is: 6,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.86 : 12,318.80 = 4,947.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.86/12,318.80 = 4,947.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.86x = 12,318.80 × 4,947.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.86x = 60,951,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,951,697.77/8,926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.90

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