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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.80, 12,324.18 and 4,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.80, 12,324.18 and 4,952.08 is: 6,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.80 : 12,324.18 = 4,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.80/12,324.18 = 4,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.80x = 12,324.18 × 4,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.80x = 61,030,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,325.29/8,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.69

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