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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.92, 12,327.67 and 4,899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.92, 12,327.67 and 4,899.93 is: 6,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.92 : 12,327.67 = 4,899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.92/12,327.67 = 4,899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.92x = 12,327.67 × 4,899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.92x = 60,404,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,633.93/8,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.02

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