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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,931.67, 12,326.32 and 4,953.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,931.67, 12,326.32 and 4,953.15 is: 6,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,931.67 : 12,326.32 = 4,953.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,931.67/12,326.32 = 4,953.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,931.67x = 12,326.32 × 4,953.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,931.67x = 61,054,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054,087.14/8,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.69

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