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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.26, 12,325.38 and 4,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.26, 12,325.38 and 4,952.82 is: 6,834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.26 : 12,325.38 = 4,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.26/12,325.38 = 4,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.26x = 12,325.38 × 4,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.26x = 61,045,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045,388.57/8,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.26

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