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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.11, 12,326.89 and 4,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.11, 12,326.89 and 4,954.21 is: 6,836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.11 : 12,326.89 = 4,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.11/12,326.89 = 4,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.11x = 12,326.89 × 4,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.11x = 61,070,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,001.71/8,933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.37

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