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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.48, 12,323.86 and 4,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.48, 12,323.86 and 4,951.54 is: 6,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.48 : 12,323.86 = 4,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.48/12,323.86 = 4,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.48x = 12,323.86 × 4,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.48x = 61,022,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,022,085.74/8,930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.01

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