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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.12, 12,331.44 and 4,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.12, 12,331.44 and 4,957.20 is: 6,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.12 : 12,331.44 = 4,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.12/12,331.44 = 4,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.12x = 12,331.44 × 4,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.12x = 61,129,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,129,414.37/8,936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.71

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