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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.19, 12,337.41 and 4,962.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.19, 12,337.41 and 4,962.21 is: 6,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.19 : 12,337.41 = 4,962.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.19/12,337.41 = 4,962.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.19x = 12,337.41 × 4,962.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.19x = 61,220,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220,861.02/8,941.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.06

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