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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.16, 12,323.88 and 4,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.16, 12,323.88 and 4,951.80 is: 6,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.16 : 12,323.88 = 4,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.16/12,323.88 = 4,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.16x = 12,323.88 × 4,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.16x = 61,025,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025,388.98/8,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.63

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