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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.09, 12,325.68 and 4,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.09, 12,325.68 and 4,953.06 is: 6,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.09 : 12,325.68 = 4,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.09/12,325.68 = 4,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.09x = 12,325.68 × 4,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.09x = 61,049,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,832.58/8,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.89

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