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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.19, 12,322.88 and 4,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.19, 12,322.88 and 4,950.47 is: 6,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.19 : 12,322.88 = 4,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.19/12,322.88 = 4,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.19x = 12,322.88 × 4,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.19x = 61,004,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004,047.75/8,929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.98

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