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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.19, 12,329.78 and 4,955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.19, 12,329.78 and 4,955.47 is: 6,838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.19 : 12,329.78 = 4,955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.19/12,329.78 = 4,955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.19x = 12,329.78 × 4,955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.19x = 61,099,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,830.12/8,934.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.88

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