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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.23, 12,324.91 and 4,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.23, 12,324.91 and 4,952.10 is: 6,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.23 : 12,324.91 = 4,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.23/12,324.91 = 4,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.23x = 12,324.91 × 4,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.23x = 61,034,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,186.81/8,931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.79

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