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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.14, 12,338.19 and 4,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.14, 12,338.19 and 4,962.06 is: 6,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.14 : 12,338.19 = 4,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.14/12,338.19 = 4,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.14x = 12,338.19 × 4,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.14x = 61,222,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222,839.07/8,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.32

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