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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.45, 12,372.62 and 4,932.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.45, 12,372.62 and 4,932.45 is: 6,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.45 : 12,372.62 = 4,932.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.45/12,372.62 = 4,932.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.45x = 12,372.62 × 4,932.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.45x = 61,027,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,329.52/8,965.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.95

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