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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.38, 12,323.91 and 4,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.38, 12,323.91 and 4,951.66 is: 6,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.38 : 12,323.91 = 4,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.38/12,323.91 = 4,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.38x = 12,323.91 × 4,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.38x = 61,023,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,812.19/8,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.28

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