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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.98, 12,327.32 and 4,954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.98, 12,327.32 and 4,954.01 is: 6,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.98 : 12,327.32 = 4,954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.98/12,327.32 = 4,954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.98x = 12,327.32 × 4,954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.98x = 61,069,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069,604.92/8,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.42

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