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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.55, 12,335.46 and 4,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.55, 12,335.46 and 4,905.56 is: 6,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.55 : 12,335.46 = 4,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.55/12,335.46 = 4,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.55x = 12,335.46 × 4,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.55x = 60,512,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512,370.00/8,938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.82

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