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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.45, 12,325.12 and 4,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.45, 12,325.12 and 4,952.73 is: 6,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.45 : 12,325.12 = 4,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.45/12,325.12 = 4,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.45x = 12,325.12 × 4,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.45x = 61,042,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,991.58/8,931.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.61

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