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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.78, 12,334.23 and 4,959.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.78, 12,334.23 and 4,959.17 is: 6,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.78 : 12,334.23 = 4,959.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.78/12,334.23 = 4,959.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.78x = 12,334.23 × 4,959.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.78x = 61,167,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,481.72/8,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.47

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