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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.69, 12,320.81 and 4,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.69, 12,320.81 and 4,948.97 is: 6,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.69 : 12,320.81 = 4,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.69/12,320.81 = 4,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.69x = 12,320.81 × 4,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.69x = 60,975,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,294.32/8,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.91

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