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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.62, 12,326.20 and 4,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.62, 12,326.20 and 4,953.72 is: 6,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.62 : 12,326.20 = 4,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.62/12,326.20 = 4,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.62x = 12,326.20 × 4,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.62x = 61,060,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,457.06/8,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.68

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