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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,939.74, 12,335.87 and 4,960.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,939.74, 12,335.87 and 4,960.78 is: 6,845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,939.74 : 12,335.87 = 4,960.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,939.74/12,335.87 = 4,960.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,939.74x = 12,335.87 × 4,960.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,939.74x = 61,195,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195,537.18/8,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.34

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