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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.98, 12,327.42 and 4,954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.98, 12,327.42 and 4,954.06 is: 6,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.98 : 12,327.42 = 4,954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.98/12,327.42 = 4,954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.98x = 12,327.42 × 4,954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.98x = 61,070,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,778.33/8,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.55

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