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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.27, 12,328.56 and 4,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.27, 12,328.56 and 4,955.13 is: 6,838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.27 : 12,328.56 = 4,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.27/12,328.56 = 4,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.27x = 12,328.56 × 4,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.27x = 61,089,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,089,617.51/8,933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.44

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