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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.36, 12,358.35 and 4,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.36, 12,358.35 and 4,922.28 is: 6,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.36 : 12,358.35 = 4,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.36/12,358.35 = 4,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.36x = 12,358.35 × 4,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.36x = 60,831,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,831,259.04/8,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.72

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