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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.43, 12,324.69 and 4,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.43, 12,324.69 and 4,952.32 is: 6,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.43 : 12,324.69 = 4,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.43/12,324.69 = 4,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.43x = 12,324.69 × 4,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.43x = 61,035,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,777.97/8,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.58

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