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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.82, 12,332.84 and 4,958.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.82, 12,332.84 and 4,958.57 is: 6,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.82 : 12,332.84 = 4,958.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.82/12,332.84 = 4,958.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.82x = 12,332.84 × 4,958.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.82x = 61,153,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153,163.98/8,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.83

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