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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.21, 12,331.76 and 4,957.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.21, 12,331.76 and 4,957.47 is: 6,841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.21 : 12,331.76 = 4,957.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.21/12,331.76 = 4,957.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.21x = 12,331.76 × 4,957.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.21x = 61,134,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,134,305.46/8,936.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.19

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