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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.44, 12,319.97 and 4,948.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.44, 12,319.97 and 4,948.62 is: 6,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.44 : 12,319.97 = 4,948.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.44/12,319.97 = 4,948.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.44x = 12,319.97 × 4,948.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.44x = 60,966,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,966,849.94/8,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.15

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