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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.29, 12,332.17 and 4,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.29, 12,332.17 and 4,957.68 is: 6,842.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.29 : 12,332.17 = 4,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.29/12,332.17 = 4,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.29x = 12,332.17 × 4,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.29x = 61,138,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,958.76/8,935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.42

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