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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.95, 12,327.95 and 4,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.95, 12,327.95 and 4,953.97 is: 6,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.95 : 12,327.95 = 4,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.95/12,327.95 = 4,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.95x = 12,327.95 × 4,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.95x = 61,072,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,322.26/8,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.75

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