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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.44, 12,325.27 and 4,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.44, 12,325.27 and 4,952.51 is: 6,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.44 : 12,325.27 = 4,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.44/12,325.27 = 4,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.44x = 12,325.27 × 4,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.44x = 61,040,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,040,998.17/8,931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.40

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