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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.09, 12,334.57 and 4,959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.09, 12,334.57 and 4,959.21 is: 6,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.09 : 12,334.57 = 4,959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.09/12,334.57 = 4,959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.09x = 12,334.57 × 4,959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.09x = 61,169,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,636.42/8,938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.71

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