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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.56, 12,332.54 and 4,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.56, 12,332.54 and 4,957.95 is: 6,842.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.56 : 12,332.54 = 4,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.56/12,332.54 = 4,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.56x = 12,332.54 × 4,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.56x = 61,144,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,144,113.67/8,935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.79

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