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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.32, 12,322.36 and 4,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.32, 12,322.36 and 4,950.40 is: 6,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.32 : 12,322.36 = 4,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.32/12,322.36 = 4,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.32x = 12,322.36 × 4,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.32x = 61,000,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000,610.94/8,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.50

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