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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.16, 12,325.18 and 4,952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.16, 12,325.18 and 4,952.71 is: 6,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.16 : 12,325.18 = 4,952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.16/12,325.18 = 4,952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.16x = 12,325.18 × 4,952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.16x = 61,042,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,968.23/8,931.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.83

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