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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.64, 12,332.02 and 4,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.64, 12,332.02 and 4,957.52 is: 6,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.64 : 12,332.02 = 4,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.64/12,332.02 = 4,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.64x = 12,332.02 × 4,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.64x = 61,136,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136,235.79/8,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.08

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