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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.08, 12,338.52 and 4,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.08, 12,338.52 and 4,962.24 is: 6,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.08 : 12,338.52 = 4,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.08/12,338.52 = 4,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.08x = 12,338.52 × 4,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.08x = 61,226,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,226,697.48/8,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.80

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