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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.06, 12,319.32 and 4,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.06, 12,319.32 and 4,893.88 is: 6,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.06 : 12,319.32 = 4,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.06/12,319.32 = 4,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.06x = 12,319.32 × 4,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.06x = 60,289,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,273.76/8,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.54

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