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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.30, 12,327.66 and 4,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.30, 12,327.66 and 4,954.18 is: 6,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.30 : 12,327.66 = 4,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.30/12,327.66 = 4,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.30x = 12,327.66 × 4,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.30x = 61,073,446.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,073,446.62/8,933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.61

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