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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.96, 12,324.32 and 4,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.96, 12,324.32 and 4,952.08 is: 6,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.96 : 12,324.32 = 4,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.96/12,324.32 = 4,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.96x = 12,324.32 × 4,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.96x = 61,031,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,018.59/8,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.65

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