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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.51, 12,325.77 and 4,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.51, 12,325.77 and 4,952.99 is: 6,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.51 : 12,325.77 = 4,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.51/12,325.77 = 4,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.51x = 12,325.77 × 4,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.51x = 61,049,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,446.37/8,931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.29

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