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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.48, 12,332.45 and 4,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.48, 12,332.45 and 4,957.88 is: 6,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.48 : 12,332.45 = 4,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.48/12,332.45 = 4,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.48x = 12,332.45 × 4,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.48x = 61,142,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142,757.94/8,935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.69

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