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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.33, 12,325.23 and 4,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.33, 12,325.23 and 4,952.70 is: 6,834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.33 : 12,325.23 = 4,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.33/12,325.23 = 4,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.33x = 12,325.23 × 4,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.33x = 61,043,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043,166.62/8,931.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.72

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