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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.19, 12,322.29 and 4,950.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.19, 12,322.29 and 4,950.35 is: 6,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.19 : 12,322.29 = 4,950.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.19/12,322.29 = 4,950.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.19x = 12,322.29 × 4,950.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.19x = 60,999,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999,648.30/8,929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.49

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