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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.07, 12,318.92 and 4,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.07, 12,318.92 and 4,948.16 is: 6,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.07 : 12,318.92 = 4,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.07/12,318.92 = 4,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.07x = 12,318.92 × 4,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.07x = 60,955,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,955,900.85/8,927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.21

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