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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.84, 12,337.93 and 4,907.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.84, 12,337.93 and 4,907.58 is: 6,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.84 : 12,337.93 = 4,907.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.84/12,337.93 = 4,907.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.84x = 12,337.93 × 4,907.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.84x = 60,549,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,549,378.51/8,940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.22

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