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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.80, 12,327.36 and 4,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.80, 12,327.36 and 4,954.30 is: 6,836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.80 : 12,327.36 = 4,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.80/12,327.36 = 4,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.80x = 12,327.36 × 4,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.80x = 61,073,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,439.65/8,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.99

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