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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.01, 12,329.00 and 4,955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.01, 12,329.00 and 4,955.19 is: 6,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.01 : 12,329.00 = 4,955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.01/12,329.00 = 4,955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.01x = 12,329.00 × 4,955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.01x = 61,092,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,547.46/8,934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.20

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