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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.32, 12,326.98 and 4,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.32, 12,326.98 and 4,953.32 is: 6,835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.32 : 12,326.98 = 4,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.32/12,326.98 = 4,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.32x = 12,326.98 × 4,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.32x = 61,059,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,476.57/8,933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.03

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