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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.27, 12,332.16 and 4,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.27, 12,332.16 and 4,957.67 is: 6,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.27 : 12,332.16 = 4,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.27/12,332.16 = 4,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.27x = 12,332.16 × 4,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.27x = 61,138,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,744.53/8,935.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.40

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