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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.94, 12,322.88 and 4,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.94, 12,322.88 and 4,951.02 is: 6,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.94 : 12,322.88 = 4,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.94/12,322.88 = 4,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.94x = 12,322.88 × 4,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.94x = 61,010,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,010,825.34/8,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.17

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