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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.15, 12,329.21 and 4,955.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.15, 12,329.21 and 4,955.33 is: 6,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.15 : 12,329.21 = 4,955.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.15/12,329.21 = 4,955.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.15x = 12,329.21 × 4,955.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.15x = 61,095,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095,217.77/8,934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.39

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