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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.10, 12,327.66 and 4,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.10, 12,327.66 and 4,954.08 is: 6,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.10 : 12,327.66 = 4,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.10/12,327.66 = 4,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.10x = 12,327.66 × 4,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.10x = 61,072,213.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,213.85/8,933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.62

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