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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.88, 12,324.42 and 4,951.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.88, 12,324.42 and 4,951.98 is: 6,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.88 : 12,324.42 = 4,951.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.88/12,324.42 = 4,951.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.88x = 12,324.42 × 4,951.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.88x = 61,030,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,281.35/8,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.62

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