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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.20, 12,327.82 and 4,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.20, 12,327.82 and 4,954.36 is: 6,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.20 : 12,327.82 = 4,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.20/12,327.82 = 4,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.20x = 12,327.82 × 4,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.20x = 61,076,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,076,458.30/8,933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.02

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