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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.94, 12,331.18 and 4,957.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.94, 12,331.18 and 4,957.01 is: 6,840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.94 : 12,331.18 = 4,957.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.94/12,331.18 = 4,957.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.94x = 12,331.18 × 4,957.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.94x = 61,125,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,125,782.57/8,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.44

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