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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.54, 12,324.13 and 4,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.54, 12,324.13 and 4,952.25 is: 6,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.54 : 12,324.13 = 4,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.54/12,324.13 = 4,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.54x = 12,324.13 × 4,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.54x = 61,032,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032,160.41/8,930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.09

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