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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939, 12,335.82 and 4,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939, 12,335.82 and 4,960.76 is: 6,845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939 : 12,335.82 = 4,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939/12,335.82 = 4,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939x = 12,335.82 × 4,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939x = 61,195,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195,042.42/8,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.85

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