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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.16, 12,326.81 and 4,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.16, 12,326.81 and 4,953.28 is: 6,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.16 : 12,326.81 = 4,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.16/12,326.81 = 4,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.16x = 12,326.81 × 4,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.16x = 61,058,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,141.44/8,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.76

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