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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.47, 12,325.26 and 4,952.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.47, 12,325.26 and 4,952.49 is: 6,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.47 : 12,325.26 = 4,952.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.47/12,325.26 = 4,952.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.47x = 12,325.26 × 4,952.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.47x = 61,040,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,040,768.58/8,931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.35

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