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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.14, 12,325.25 and 4,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.14, 12,325.25 and 4,952.62 is: 6,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.14 : 12,325.25 = 4,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.14/12,325.25 = 4,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.14x = 12,325.25 × 4,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.14x = 61,042,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,261.22/8,931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.77

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