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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938.84, 12,335.28 and 4,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938.84, 12,335.28 and 4,960.12 is: 6,844.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938.84 : 12,335.28 = 4,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938.84/12,335.28 = 4,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938.84x = 12,335.28 × 4,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938.84x = 61,184,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184,469.03/8,938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.79

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