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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.98, 12,328.80 and 4,955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.98, 12,328.80 and 4,955.06 is: 6,837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.98 : 12,328.80 = 4,955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.98/12,328.80 = 4,955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.98x = 12,328.80 × 4,955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.98x = 61,089,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,089,943.73/8,933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.93

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