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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.59, 12,327.06 and 4,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.59, 12,327.06 and 4,953.75 is: 6,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.59 : 12,327.06 = 4,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.59/12,327.06 = 4,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.59x = 12,327.06 × 4,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.59x = 61,065,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,065,173.48/8,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.22

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