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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.69, 12,327.11 and 4,954.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.69, 12,327.11 and 4,954.41 is: 6,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.69 : 12,327.11 = 4,954.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.69/12,327.11 = 4,954.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.69x = 12,327.11 × 4,954.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.69x = 61,073,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,569.44/8,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.09

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