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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.10, 12,325.41 and 4,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.10, 12,325.41 and 4,953.12 is: 6,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.10 : 12,325.41 = 4,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.10/12,325.41 = 4,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.10x = 12,325.41 × 4,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.10x = 61,049,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,234.78/8,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.82

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