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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.83, 12,320.07 and 4,949.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.83, 12,320.07 and 4,949.01 is: 6,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.83 : 12,320.07 = 4,949.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.83/12,320.07 = 4,949.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.83x = 12,320.07 × 4,949.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.83x = 60,972,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,972,149.63/8,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.45

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