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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.64, 12,338.88 and 4,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.64, 12,338.88 and 4,962.56 is: 6,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.64 : 12,338.88 = 4,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.64/12,338.88 = 4,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.64x = 12,338.88 × 4,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.64x = 61,232,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,232,432.33/8,941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.01

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