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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.83, 12,328.77 and 4,955.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.83, 12,328.77 and 4,955.01 is: 6,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.83 : 12,328.77 = 4,955.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.83/12,328.77 = 4,955.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.83x = 12,328.77 × 4,955.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.83x = 61,089,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,089,178.64/8,933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.96

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