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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.31, 12,326.92 and 4,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.31, 12,326.92 and 4,953.44 is: 6,835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.31 : 12,326.92 = 4,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.31/12,326.92 = 4,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.31x = 12,326.92 × 4,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.31x = 61,060,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,677.04/8,933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.17

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