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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.38, 12,324.55 and 4,951.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.38, 12,324.55 and 4,951.87 is: 6,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.38 : 12,324.55 = 4,951.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.38/12,324.55 = 4,951.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.38x = 12,324.55 × 4,951.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.38x = 61,029,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,569.41/8,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.93

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