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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.44, 12,333.25 and 4,958.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.44, 12,333.25 and 4,958.51 is: 6,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.44 : 12,333.25 = 4,958.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.44/12,333.25 = 4,958.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.44x = 12,333.25 × 4,958.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.44x = 61,154,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,154,543.46/8,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.51

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