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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.43, 12,326.33 and 4,953.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.43, 12,326.33 and 4,953.45 is: 6,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.43 : 12,326.33 = 4,953.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.43/12,326.33 = 4,953.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.43x = 12,326.33 × 4,953.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.43x = 61,057,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057,890.08/8,932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.53

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