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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.24, 12,322.33 and 4,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.24, 12,322.33 and 4,950.25 is: 6,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.24 : 12,322.33 = 4,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.24/12,322.33 = 4,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.24x = 12,322.33 × 4,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.24x = 60,998,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,998,570.90/8,929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.33

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