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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.79, 12,328.61 and 4,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.79, 12,328.61 and 4,955.50 is: 6,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.79 : 12,328.61 = 4,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.79/12,328.61 = 4,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.79x = 12,328.61 × 4,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.79x = 61,094,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,426.86/8,933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.58

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