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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.60, 12,324.46 and 4,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.60, 12,324.46 and 4,952.68 is: 6,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.60 : 12,324.46 = 4,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.60/12,324.46 = 4,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.60x = 12,324.46 × 4,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.60x = 61,039,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,106.55/8,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.06

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