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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.23, 12,329.84 and 4,956.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.23, 12,329.84 and 4,956.39 is: 6,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.23 : 12,329.84 = 4,956.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.23/12,329.84 = 4,956.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.23x = 12,329.84 × 4,956.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.23x = 61,111,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,111,470.90/8,935.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.38

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