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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.34, 12,338.90 and 4,962.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.34, 12,338.90 and 4,962.62 is: 6,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.34 : 12,338.90 = 4,962.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.34/12,338.90 = 4,962.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.34x = 12,338.90 × 4,962.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.34x = 61,233,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233,296.56/8,941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.33

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