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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.50, 12,326.85 and 4,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.50, 12,326.85 and 4,954.23 is: 6,836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.50 : 12,326.85 = 4,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.50/12,326.85 = 4,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.50x = 12,326.85 × 4,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.50x = 61,070,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,050.08/8,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.84

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