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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.96, 12,326.61 and 4,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.96, 12,326.61 and 4,953.16 is: 6,834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.96 : 12,326.61 = 4,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.96/12,326.61 = 4,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.96x = 12,326.61 × 4,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.96x = 61,055,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,055,671.59/8,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.88

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