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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.91, 12,332.00 and 4,956.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.91, 12,332.00 and 4,956.89 is: 6,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.91 : 12,332.00 = 4,956.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.91/12,332.00 = 4,956.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.91x = 12,332.00 × 4,956.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.91x = 61,128,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128,281.04/8,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.75

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