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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.35, 12,337.25 and 4,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.35, 12,337.25 and 4,907.08 is: 6,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.35 : 12,337.25 = 4,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.35/12,337.25 = 4,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.35x = 12,337.25 × 4,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.35x = 60,539,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,786.51/8,940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.53

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