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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.76, 12,335.96 and 4,959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.76, 12,335.96 and 4,959.88 is: 6,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.76 : 12,335.96 = 4,959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.76/12,335.96 = 4,959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.76x = 12,335.96 × 4,959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.76x = 61,184,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184,881.28/8,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.90

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