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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.67, 12,327.70 and 4,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.67, 12,327.70 and 4,954.15 is: 6,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.67 : 12,327.70 = 4,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.67/12,327.70 = 4,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.67x = 12,327.70 × 4,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.67x = 61,073,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,274.96/8,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.07

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