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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.38, 12,323.17 and 4,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.38, 12,323.17 and 4,950.87 is: 6,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.38 : 12,323.17 = 4,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.38/12,323.17 = 4,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.38x = 12,323.17 × 4,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.38x = 61,010,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,010,412.66/8,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.55

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