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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.25, 12,326.65 and 4,953.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.25, 12,326.65 and 4,953.53 is: 6,835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.25 : 12,326.65 = 4,953.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.25/12,326.65 = 4,953.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.25x = 12,326.65 × 4,953.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.25x = 61,060,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,430.57/8,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.95

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