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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.95, 12,319.26 and 4,948.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.95, 12,319.26 and 4,948.11 is: 6,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.95 : 12,319.26 = 4,948.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.95/12,319.26 = 4,948.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.95x = 12,319.26 × 4,948.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.95x = 60,957,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957,053.60/8,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.43

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