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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.35, 12,376.63 and 4,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.35, 12,376.63 and 4,935.33 is: 6,810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.35 : 12,376.63 = 4,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.35/12,376.63 = 4,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.35x = 12,376.63 × 4,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.35x = 61,082,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082,759.51/8,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.92

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