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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.40, 12,323.76 and 4,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.40, 12,323.76 and 4,951.44 is: 6,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.40 : 12,323.76 = 4,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.40/12,323.76 = 4,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.40x = 12,323.76 × 4,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.40x = 61,020,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020,358.21/8,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.88

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