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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.49, 12,329.01 and 4,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.49, 12,329.01 and 4,955.58 is: 6,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.49 : 12,329.01 = 4,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.49/12,329.01 = 4,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.49x = 12,329.01 × 4,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.49x = 61,097,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,395.38/8,933.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.14

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