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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.86, 12,328.41 and 4,955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.86, 12,328.41 and 4,955.37 is: 6,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.86 : 12,328.41 = 4,955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.86/12,328.41 = 4,955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.86x = 12,328.41 × 4,955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.86x = 61,091,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091,833.06/8,933.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.23

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