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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.94, 12,320.57 and 4,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.94, 12,320.57 and 4,949.10 is: 6,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.94 : 12,320.57 = 4,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.94/12,320.57 = 4,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.94x = 12,320.57 × 4,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.94x = 60,975,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,708.24/8,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.76

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