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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.66, 12,331.02 and 4,956.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.66, 12,331.02 and 4,956.68 is: 6,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.66 : 12,331.02 = 4,956.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.66/12,331.02 = 4,956.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.66x = 12,331.02 × 4,956.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.66x = 61,120,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120,920.21/8,935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.11

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