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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.57, 12,332.56 and 4,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.57, 12,332.56 and 4,957.96 is: 6,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.57 : 12,332.56 = 4,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.57/12,332.56 = 4,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.57x = 12,332.56 × 4,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.57x = 61,144,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,144,360.79/8,935.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.81

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