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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.45, 12,323.75 and 4,951.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.45, 12,323.75 and 4,951.73 is: 6,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.45 : 12,323.75 = 4,951.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.45/12,323.75 = 4,951.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.45x = 12,323.75 × 4,951.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.45x = 61,023,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023,888.64/8,930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.24

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