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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.23, 12,327.67 and 4,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.23, 12,327.67 and 4,954.25 is: 6,836.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.23 : 12,327.67 = 4,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.23/12,327.67 = 4,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.23x = 12,327.67 × 4,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.23x = 61,074,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,074,377.53/8,933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.77

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