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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.56, 12,323.54 and 4,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.56, 12,323.54 and 4,951.92 is: 6,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.56 : 12,323.54 = 4,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.56/12,323.54 = 4,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.56x = 12,323.54 × 4,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.56x = 61,025,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025,184.20/8,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.06

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