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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.03, 12,323.22 and 5,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.03, 12,323.22 and 5,946.68 is: 8,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.03 : 12,323.22 = 5,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.03/12,323.22 = 5,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.03x = 12,323.22 × 5,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.03x = 73,282,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282,245.91/8,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.76

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