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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.34, 12,323.97 and 4,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.34, 12,323.97 and 4,951.58 is: 6,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.34 : 12,323.97 = 4,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.34/12,323.97 = 4,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.34x = 12,323.97 × 4,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.34x = 61,023,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,061.75/8,930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.23

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