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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.79, 12,327.23 and 4,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.79, 12,327.23 and 4,954.50 is: 6,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.79 : 12,327.23 = 4,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.79/12,327.23 = 4,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.79x = 12,327.23 × 4,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.79x = 61,075,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,075,273.42/8,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.20

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