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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.23, 12,323.53 and 4,951.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.23, 12,323.53 and 4,951.10 is: 6,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.23 : 12,323.53 = 4,951.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.23/12,323.53 = 4,951.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.23x = 12,323.53 × 4,951.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.23x = 61,015,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,015,029.38/8,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.41

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