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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.53, 12,326.37 and 4,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.53, 12,326.37 and 4,953.42 is: 6,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.53 : 12,326.37 = 4,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.53/12,326.37 = 4,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.53x = 12,326.37 × 4,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.53x = 61,057,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057,687.69/8,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.43

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