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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.67, 12,321.99 and 4,949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.67, 12,321.99 and 4,949.73 is: 6,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.67 : 12,321.99 = 4,949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.67/12,321.99 = 4,949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.67x = 12,321.99 × 4,949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.67x = 60,990,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990,523.56/8,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.10

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