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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.67, 12,328.56 and 4,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.67, 12,328.56 and 4,955.04 is: 6,838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.67 : 12,328.56 = 4,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.67/12,328.56 = 4,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.67x = 12,328.56 × 4,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.67x = 61,088,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088,521.88/8,933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.01

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