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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.98, 12,325.24 and 4,952.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.98, 12,325.24 and 4,952.00 is: 6,834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.98 : 12,325.24 = 4,952.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.98/12,325.24 = 4,952.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.98x = 12,325.24 × 4,952.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.98x = 61,034,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,611.56/8,930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.04

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