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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940, 12,336.98 and 4,961.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940, 12,336.98 and 4,961.01 is: 6,846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940 : 12,336.98 = 4,961.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940/12,336.98 = 4,961.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940x = 12,336.98 × 4,961.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940x = 61,203,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,881.15/8,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.07

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