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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.71, 12,334.14 and 4,959.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.71, 12,334.14 and 4,959.11 is: 6,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.71 : 12,334.14 = 4,959.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.71/12,334.14 = 4,959.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.71x = 12,334.14 × 4,959.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.71x = 61,166,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166,357.02/8,936.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.39

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