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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.91, 12,333.03 and 4,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.91, 12,333.03 and 4,958.30 is: 6,843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.91 : 12,333.03 = 4,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.91/12,333.03 = 4,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.91x = 12,333.03 × 4,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.91x = 61,150,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150,868.00/8,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.27

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