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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.43, 12,327.49 and 4,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.43, 12,327.49 and 4,953.46 is: 6,836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.43 : 12,327.49 = 4,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.43/12,327.49 = 4,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.43x = 12,327.49 × 4,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.43x = 61,063,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,699.24/8,932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.18

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