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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.36, 12,325.08 and 4,952.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.36, 12,325.08 and 4,952.43 is: 6,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.36 : 12,325.08 = 4,952.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.36/12,325.08 = 4,952.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.36x = 12,325.08 × 4,952.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.36x = 61,039,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,095.94/8,931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.24

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