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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.38, 12,319.36 and 4,894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.38, 12,319.36 and 4,894.18 is: 6,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.38 : 12,319.36 = 4,894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.38/12,319.36 = 4,894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.38x = 12,319.36 × 4,894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.38x = 60,293,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,165.32/8,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.74

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