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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.52, 12,331.24 and 4,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.52, 12,331.24 and 4,956.69 is: 6,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.52 : 12,331.24 = 4,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.52/12,331.24 = 4,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.52x = 12,331.24 × 4,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.52x = 61,122,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122,167.85/8,935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.36

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