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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.88, 12,333.59 and 4,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.88, 12,333.59 and 4,958.76 is: 6,843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.88 : 12,333.59 = 4,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.88/12,333.59 = 4,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.88x = 12,333.59 × 4,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.88x = 61,159,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,159,312.75/8,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.47

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