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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.58, 12,327.04 and 4,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.58, 12,327.04 and 4,953.66 is: 6,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.58 : 12,327.04 = 4,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.58/12,327.04 = 4,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.58x = 12,327.04 × 4,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.58x = 61,063,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,897.07/8,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.09

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