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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.68, 12,324.36 and 4,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.68, 12,324.36 and 4,951.96 is: 6,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.68 : 12,324.36 = 4,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.68/12,324.36 = 4,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.68x = 12,324.36 × 4,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.68x = 61,029,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,737.75/8,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.72

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