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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.88, 12,325.98 and 4,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.88, 12,325.98 and 4,953.16 is: 6,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.88 : 12,325.98 = 4,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.88/12,325.98 = 4,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.88x = 12,325.98 × 4,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.88x = 61,052,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052,551.10/8,931.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.35

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