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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.13, 12,322.82 and 4,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.13, 12,322.82 and 4,950.62 is: 6,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.13 : 12,322.82 = 4,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.13/12,322.82 = 4,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.13x = 12,322.82 × 4,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.13x = 61,005,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,005,549.91/8,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.19

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