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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.44, 12,326.56 and 4,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.44, 12,326.56 and 4,953.52 is: 6,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.44 : 12,326.56 = 4,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.44/12,326.56 = 4,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.44x = 12,326.56 × 4,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.44x = 61,059,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,861.49/8,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.74

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