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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.24, 12,329.52 and 4,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.24, 12,329.52 and 4,901.25 is: 6,763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.24 : 12,329.52 = 4,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.24/12,329.52 = 4,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.24x = 12,329.52 × 4,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.24x = 60,430,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,430,059.90/8,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.87

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