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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.36, 12,371.12 and 4,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.36, 12,371.12 and 4,931.36 is: 6,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.36 : 12,371.12 = 4,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.36/12,371.12 = 4,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.36x = 12,371.12 × 4,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.36x = 61,006,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,006,359.81/8,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.43

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