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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.58, 12,326.70 and 4,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.58, 12,326.70 and 4,899.33 is: 6,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.58 : 12,326.70 = 4,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.58/12,326.70 = 4,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.58x = 12,326.70 × 4,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.58x = 60,392,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,392,571.11/8,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.93

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