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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.82, 12,333.67 and 5,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.82, 12,333.67 and 5,955.66 is: 8,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.82 : 12,333.67 = 5,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.82/12,333.67 = 5,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.82x = 12,333.67 × 5,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.82x = 73,455,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,455,145.07/8,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.06

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