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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.14, 12,323.46 and 4,951.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.14, 12,323.46 and 4,951.18 is: 6,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.14 : 12,323.46 = 4,951.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.14/12,323.46 = 4,951.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.14x = 12,323.46 × 4,951.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.14x = 61,015,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,668.68/8,930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.55

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