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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.52, 12,332.21 and 4,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.52, 12,332.21 and 4,957.59 is: 6,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.52 : 12,332.21 = 4,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.52/12,332.21 = 4,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.52x = 12,332.21 × 4,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.52x = 61,138,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,040.97/8,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.37

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