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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.68, 12,328.67 and 4,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.68, 12,328.67 and 4,954.66 is: 6,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.68 : 12,328.67 = 4,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.68/12,328.67 = 4,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.68x = 12,328.67 × 4,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.68x = 61,084,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084,368.10/8,933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.54

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