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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.74, 12,327.10 and 4,953.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.74, 12,327.10 and 4,953.86 is: 6,836.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.74 : 12,327.10 = 4,953.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.74/12,327.10 = 4,953.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.74x = 12,327.10 × 4,953.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.74x = 61,066,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,727.61/8,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.28

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