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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.13, 12,337.03 and 4,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.13, 12,337.03 and 4,960.96 is: 6,845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.13 : 12,337.03 = 4,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.13/12,337.03 = 4,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.13x = 12,337.03 × 4,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.13x = 61,203,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,512.35/8,940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.93

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