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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.56, 12,334.62 and 4,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.56, 12,334.62 and 4,959.42 is: 6,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.56 : 12,334.62 = 4,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.56/12,334.62 = 4,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.56x = 12,334.62 × 4,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.56x = 61,172,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,172,561.12/8,938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.67

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