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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.94, 12,319.28 and 4,948.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.94, 12,319.28 and 4,948.13 is: 6,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.94 : 12,319.28 = 4,948.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.94/12,319.28 = 4,948.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.94x = 12,319.28 × 4,948.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.94x = 60,957,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957,312.61/8,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.47

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