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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.55, 12,328.85 and 4,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.55, 12,328.85 and 4,954.66 is: 6,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.55 : 12,328.85 = 4,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.55/12,328.85 = 4,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.55x = 12,328.85 × 4,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.55x = 61,085,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,259.94/8,933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.74

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