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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.58, 12,331.17 and 4,956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.58, 12,331.17 and 4,956.66 is: 6,840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.58 : 12,331.17 = 4,956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.58/12,331.17 = 4,956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.58x = 12,331.17 × 4,956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.58x = 61,121,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,121,417.09/8,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.23

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