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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.02, 12,333.31 and 4,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.02, 12,333.31 and 4,958.19 is: 6,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.02 : 12,333.31 = 4,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.02/12,333.31 = 4,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.02x = 12,333.31 × 4,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.02x = 61,150,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150,928.16/8,937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.43

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