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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.44, 12,328.74 and 4,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.44, 12,328.74 and 4,954.72 is: 6,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.44 : 12,328.74 = 4,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.44/12,328.74 = 4,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.44x = 12,328.74 × 4,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.44x = 61,085,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,454.65/8,933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.84

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