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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.87, 12,329.15 and 4,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.87, 12,329.15 and 4,954.74 is: 6,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.87 : 12,329.15 = 4,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.87/12,329.15 = 4,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.87x = 12,329.15 × 4,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.87x = 61,087,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087,707.90/8,933.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.77

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