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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.51, 12,328.53 and 4,954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.51, 12,328.53 and 4,954.99 is: 6,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.51 : 12,328.53 = 4,954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.51/12,328.53 = 4,954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.51x = 12,328.53 × 4,954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.51x = 61,087,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087,742.86/8,933.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.04

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