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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.34, 12,325.64 and 4,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.34, 12,325.64 and 4,952.45 is: 6,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.34 : 12,325.64 = 4,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.34/12,325.64 = 4,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.34x = 12,325.64 × 4,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.34x = 61,042,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,121.87/8,931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.60

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