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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.24, 12,323.36 and 4,896.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.24, 12,323.36 and 4,896.98 is: 6,757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.24 : 12,323.36 = 4,896.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.24/12,323.36 = 4,896.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.24x = 12,323.36 × 4,896.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.24x = 60,347,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,347,247.45/8,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.63

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