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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.39, 12,327.19 and 4,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.39, 12,327.19 and 4,953.42 is: 6,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.39 : 12,327.19 = 4,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.39/12,327.19 = 4,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.39x = 12,327.19 × 4,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.39x = 61,061,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061,737.11/8,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.99

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