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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.15, 12,357.50 and 4,922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.15, 12,357.50 and 4,922.27 is: 6,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.15 : 12,357.50 = 4,922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.15/12,357.50 = 4,922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.15x = 12,357.50 × 4,922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.15x = 60,826,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826,865.13/8,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.39

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