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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.59, 12,327.75 and 4,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.59, 12,327.75 and 4,954.55 is: 6,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.59 : 12,327.75 = 4,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.59/12,327.75 = 4,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.59x = 12,327.75 × 4,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.59x = 61,078,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,078,484.58/8,933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.95

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