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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.68, 12,322.46 and 4,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.68, 12,322.46 and 4,950.56 is: 6,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.68 : 12,322.46 = 4,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.68/12,322.46 = 4,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.68x = 12,322.46 × 4,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.68x = 61,002,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002,991.21/8,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.26

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