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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.83, 12,323.16 and 4,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.83, 12,323.16 and 4,951.20 is: 6,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.83 : 12,323.16 = 4,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.83/12,323.16 = 4,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.83x = 12,323.16 × 4,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.83x = 61,014,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,429.79/8,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.65

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