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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.60, 12,327.84 and 4,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.60, 12,327.84 and 4,953.88 is: 6,836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.60 : 12,327.84 = 4,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.60/12,327.84 = 4,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.60x = 12,327.84 × 4,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.60x = 61,070,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,640.02/8,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.83

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