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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.96, 12,325.70 and 4,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.96, 12,325.70 and 4,953.08 is: 6,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.96 : 12,325.70 = 4,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.96/12,325.70 = 4,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.96x = 12,325.70 × 4,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.96x = 61,050,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050,178.16/8,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.03

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