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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,936.92, 12,333.17 and 4,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,936.92, 12,333.17 and 4,903.92 is: 6,767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936.92 : 12,333.17 = 4,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936.92/12,333.17 = 4,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936.92x = 12,333.17 × 4,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936.92x = 60,480,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,480,863.50/8,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.53

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