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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.50, 12,322.98 and 4,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.50, 12,322.98 and 4,950.24 is: 6,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.50 : 12,322.98 = 4,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.50/12,322.98 = 4,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.50x = 12,322.98 × 4,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.50x = 61,001,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,708.52/8,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.48

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