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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.90, 12,327.44 and 4,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.90, 12,327.44 and 4,954.38 is: 6,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.90 : 12,327.44 = 4,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.90/12,327.44 = 4,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.90x = 12,327.44 × 4,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.90x = 61,074,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,074,822.19/8,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.07

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