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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.43, 12,327.71 and 4,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.43, 12,327.71 and 4,954.45 is: 6,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.43 : 12,327.71 = 4,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.43/12,327.71 = 4,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.43x = 12,327.71 × 4,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.43x = 61,077,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,077,022.81/8,933.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.91

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