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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.58, 12,333.72 and 4,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.58, 12,333.72 and 4,904.44 is: 6,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.58 : 12,333.72 = 4,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.58/12,333.72 = 4,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.58x = 12,333.72 × 4,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.58x = 60,489,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,489,989.72/8,937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.05

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