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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.80, 12,323.25 and 4,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.80, 12,323.25 and 4,951.35 is: 6,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.80 : 12,323.25 = 4,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.80/12,323.25 = 4,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.80x = 12,323.25 × 4,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.80x = 61,016,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,016,723.89/8,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.93

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