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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.54, 12,373.54 and 4,933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.54, 12,373.54 and 4,933.34 is: 6,807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.54 : 12,373.54 = 4,933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.54/12,373.54 = 4,933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.54x = 12,373.54 × 4,933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.54x = 61,042,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,879.82/8,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.85

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