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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.93, 12,324.58 and 4,952.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.93, 12,324.58 and 4,952.01 is: 6,833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.93 : 12,324.58 = 4,952.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.93/12,324.58 = 4,952.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.93x = 12,324.58 × 4,952.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.93x = 61,031,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,431.03/8,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.71

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