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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.82, 12,323.88 and 4,952.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.82, 12,323.88 and 4,952.21 is: 6,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.82 : 12,323.88 = 4,952.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.82/12,323.88 = 4,952.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.82x = 12,323.88 × 4,952.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.82x = 61,030,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,380.16/8,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.45

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