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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.54, 12,322.23 and 4,950.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.54, 12,322.23 and 4,950.42 is: 6,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.54 : 12,322.23 = 4,950.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.54/12,322.23 = 4,950.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.54x = 12,322.23 × 4,950.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.54x = 61,000,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000,149.06/8,929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.27

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