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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.84, 12,331.56 and 4,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.84, 12,331.56 and 4,957.08 is: 6,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.84 : 12,331.56 = 4,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.84/12,331.56 = 4,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.84x = 12,331.56 × 4,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.84x = 61,128,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128,529.44/8,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.83

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