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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.03, 12,338.47 and 4,962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.03, 12,338.47 and 4,962.31 is: 6,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.03 : 12,338.47 = 4,962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.03/12,338.47 = 4,962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.03x = 12,338.47 × 4,962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.03x = 61,227,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,227,300.66/8,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.90

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