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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.58, 12,332.34 and 4,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.58, 12,332.34 and 4,903.44 is: 6,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.58 : 12,332.34 = 4,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.58/12,332.34 = 4,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.58x = 12,332.34 × 4,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.58x = 60,470,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,889.25/8,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.67

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