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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.39, 12,326.99 and 4,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.39, 12,326.99 and 4,953.88 is: 6,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.39 : 12,326.99 = 4,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.39/12,326.99 = 4,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.39x = 12,326.99 × 4,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.39x = 61,066,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,342.82/8,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.51

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