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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.84, 12,326.71 and 4,953.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.84, 12,326.71 and 4,953.81 is: 6,835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.84 : 12,326.71 = 4,953.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.84/12,326.71 = 4,953.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.84x = 12,326.71 × 4,953.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.84x = 61,064,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064,179.27/8,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.92

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