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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.36, 12,326.17 and 4,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.36, 12,326.17 and 4,953.24 is: 6,835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.36 : 12,326.17 = 4,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.36/12,326.17 = 4,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.36x = 12,326.17 × 4,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.36x = 61,054,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,054,478.29/8,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.20

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