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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.13, 12,324.27 and 4,951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.13, 12,324.27 and 4,951.62 is: 6,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.13 : 12,324.27 = 4,951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.13/12,324.27 = 4,951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.13x = 12,324.27 × 4,951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.13x = 61,025,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025,101.82/8,930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.62

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