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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.60, 12,327.56 and 4,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.60, 12,327.56 and 4,954.40 is: 6,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.60 : 12,327.56 = 4,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.60/12,327.56 = 4,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.60x = 12,327.56 × 4,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.60x = 61,075,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,075,663.26/8,933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.62

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