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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.93, 12,323.78 and 4,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.93, 12,323.78 and 4,950.98 is: 6,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.93 : 12,323.78 = 4,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.93/12,323.78 = 4,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.93x = 12,323.78 × 4,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.93x = 61,014,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,788.30/8,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.62

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