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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.06, 12,332.16 and 4,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.06, 12,332.16 and 4,957.16 is: 6,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.06 : 12,332.16 = 4,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.06/12,332.16 = 4,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.06x = 12,332.16 × 4,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.06x = 61,132,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132,490.27/8,936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.10

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