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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.67, 12,320.74 and 4,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.67, 12,320.74 and 4,949.45 is: 6,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.67 : 12,320.74 = 4,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.67/12,320.74 = 4,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.67x = 12,320.74 × 4,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.67x = 60,980,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,980,800.24/8,928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.77

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