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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.57, 12,328.73 and 4,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.57, 12,328.73 and 4,954.42 is: 6,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.57 : 12,328.73 = 4,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.57/12,328.73 = 4,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.57x = 12,328.73 × 4,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.57x = 61,081,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081,706.49/8,933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.32

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