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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.61, 12,338.13 and 5,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.61, 12,338.13 and 5,755.45 is: 7,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.61 : 12,338.13 = 5,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.61/12,338.13 = 5,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.61x = 12,338.13 × 5,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.61x = 71,011,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,011,490.31/8,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.13

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