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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.36, 12,325.69 and 4,952.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.36, 12,325.69 and 4,952.55 is: 6,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.36 : 12,325.69 = 4,952.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.36/12,325.69 = 4,952.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.36x = 12,325.69 × 4,952.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.36x = 61,043,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043,596.01/8,931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.75

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