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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.76, 12,326.78 and 4,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.76, 12,326.78 and 4,953.78 is: 6,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.76 : 12,326.78 = 4,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.76/12,326.78 = 4,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.76x = 12,326.78 × 4,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.76x = 61,064,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064,156.23/8,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.98

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