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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.66, 12,336.73 and 4,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.66, 12,336.73 and 4,960.80 is: 6,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.66 : 12,336.73 = 4,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.66/12,336.73 = 4,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.66x = 12,336.73 × 4,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.66x = 61,200,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,050.18/8,939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.90

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