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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.33, 12,319.38 and 4,948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.33, 12,319.38 and 4,948.51 is: 6,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.33 : 12,319.38 = 4,948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.33/12,319.38 = 4,948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.33x = 12,319.38 × 4,948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.33x = 60,962,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962,575.12/8,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.76

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