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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.71, 12,332.76 and 4,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.71, 12,332.76 and 4,958.11 is: 6,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.71 : 12,332.76 = 4,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.71/12,332.76 = 4,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.71x = 12,332.76 × 4,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.71x = 61,147,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,147,162.25/8,935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.01

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