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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.93, 12,326.04 and 4,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.93, 12,326.04 and 4,952.94 is: 6,835.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.93 : 12,326.04 = 4,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.93/12,326.04 = 4,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.93x = 12,326.04 × 4,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.93x = 61,050,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050,136.56/8,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.04

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