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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.63, 12,322.42 and 4,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.63, 12,322.42 and 4,950.90 is: 6,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.63 : 12,322.42 = 4,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.63/12,322.42 = 4,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.63x = 12,322.42 × 4,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.63x = 61,007,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007,015.18/8,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.21

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