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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.14, 12,334.44 and 4,959.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.14, 12,334.44 and 4,959.01 is: 6,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.14 : 12,334.44 = 4,959.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.14/12,334.44 = 4,959.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.14x = 12,334.44 × 4,959.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.14x = 61,166,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166,611.30/8,938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.33

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