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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.14, 12,324.84 and 4,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.14, 12,324.84 and 4,952.18 is: 6,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.14 : 12,324.84 = 4,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.14/12,324.84 = 4,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.14x = 12,324.84 × 4,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.14x = 61,034,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,826.15/8,931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.93

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