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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.57, 12,323.06 and 4,950.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.57, 12,323.06 and 4,950.85 is: 6,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.57 : 12,323.06 = 4,950.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.57/12,323.06 = 4,950.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.57x = 12,323.06 × 4,950.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.57x = 61,009,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009,621.60/8,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.31

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