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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.39, 12,338.93 and 4,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.39, 12,338.93 and 4,962.26 is: 6,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.39 : 12,338.93 = 4,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.39/12,338.93 = 4,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.39x = 12,338.93 × 4,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.39x = 61,228,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228,953.97/8,941.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.82

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