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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.81, 12,324.60 and 4,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.81, 12,324.60 and 4,952.29 is: 6,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.81 : 12,324.60 = 4,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.81/12,324.60 = 4,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.81x = 12,324.60 × 4,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.81x = 61,034,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,962.52/8,930.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.21

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