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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.86, 12,326.04 and 4,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.86, 12,326.04 and 4,954 is: 6,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.86 : 12,326.04 = 4,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.86/12,326.04 = 4,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.86x = 12,326.04 × 4,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.86x = 61,063,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,202.16/8,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.80

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