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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.91, 12,324.83 and 4,952.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.91, 12,324.83 and 4,952.46 is: 6,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.91 : 12,324.83 = 4,952.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.91/12,324.83 = 4,952.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.91x = 12,324.83 × 4,952.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.91x = 61,038,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,038,178.34/8,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.49

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