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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.05, 12,327.62 and 4,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.05, 12,327.62 and 4,954.19 is: 6,836.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.05 : 12,327.62 = 4,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.05/12,327.62 = 4,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.05x = 12,327.62 × 4,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.05x = 61,073,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,371.73/8,933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.79

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