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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.53, 12,323.48 and 4,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.53, 12,323.48 and 4,950.90 is: 6,832.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.53 : 12,323.48 = 4,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.53/12,323.48 = 4,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.53x = 12,323.48 × 4,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.53x = 61,012,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012,292.38/8,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.64

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