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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.65, 12,325.50 and 4,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.65, 12,325.50 and 4,952.68 is: 6,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.65 : 12,325.50 = 4,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.65/12,325.50 = 4,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.65x = 12,325.50 × 4,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.65x = 61,044,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,044,257.34/8,931.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.60

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