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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.92, 12,320.52 and 4,949.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.92, 12,320.52 and 4,949.29 is: 6,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.92 : 12,320.52 = 4,949.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.92/12,320.52 = 4,949.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.92x = 12,320.52 × 4,949.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.92x = 60,977,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,977,826.43/8,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.01

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