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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.48, 12,326.63 and 4,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.48, 12,326.63 and 4,953.50 is: 6,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.48 : 12,326.63 = 4,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.48/12,326.63 = 4,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.48x = 12,326.63 × 4,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.48x = 61,060,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,018.73/8,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.73

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