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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.56, 12,327.87 and 4,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.56, 12,327.87 and 4,954.58 is: 6,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.56 : 12,327.87 = 4,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.56/12,327.87 = 4,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.56x = 12,327.87 × 4,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.56x = 61,079,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,079,421.31/8,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.08

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