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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.41, 12,333.06 and 4,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.41, 12,333.06 and 4,958.28 is: 6,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.41 : 12,333.06 = 4,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.41/12,333.06 = 4,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.41x = 12,333.06 × 4,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.41x = 61,150,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150,764.74/8,937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.12

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