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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.57, 12,332.38 and 4,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.57, 12,332.38 and 4,957.58 is: 6,841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.57 : 12,332.38 = 4,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.57/12,332.38 = 4,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.57x = 12,332.38 × 4,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.57x = 61,138,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,760.44/8,936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.41

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