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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.34, 12,335.68 and 4,960.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.34, 12,335.68 and 4,960.30 is: 6,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.34 : 12,335.68 = 4,960.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.34/12,335.68 = 4,960.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.34x = 12,335.68 × 4,960.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.34x = 61,188,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188,673.50/8,939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.88

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