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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.56, 12,326.16 and 4,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.56, 12,326.16 and 4,953.60 is: 6,835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.56 : 12,326.16 = 4,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.56/12,326.16 = 4,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.56x = 12,326.16 × 4,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.56x = 61,058,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,866.18/8,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.54

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