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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.26, 12,337.58 and 4,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.26, 12,337.58 and 4,961.39 is: 6,846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.26 : 12,337.58 = 4,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.26/12,337.58 = 4,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.26x = 12,337.58 × 4,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.26x = 61,211,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211,546.04/8,940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.73

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