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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.33, 12,332.07 and 4,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.33, 12,332.07 and 4,957.43 is: 6,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.33 : 12,332.07 = 4,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.33/12,332.07 = 4,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.33x = 12,332.07 × 4,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.33x = 61,135,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,135,312.12/8,936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.21

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