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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.16, 12,335.04 and 4,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.16, 12,335.04 and 4,960.44 is: 6,844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.16 : 12,335.04 = 4,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.16/12,335.04 = 4,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.16x = 12,335.04 × 4,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.16x = 61,187,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187,225.82/8,939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.85

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