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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.24, 12,323.71 and 4,951.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.24, 12,323.71 and 4,951.25 is: 6,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.24 : 12,323.71 = 4,951.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.24/12,323.71 = 4,951.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.24x = 12,323.71 × 4,951.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.24x = 61,017,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017,769.14/8,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.71

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