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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.24, 12,329.22 and 4,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.24, 12,329.22 and 4,955.24 is: 6,838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.24 : 12,329.22 = 4,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.24/12,329.22 = 4,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.24x = 12,329.22 × 4,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.24x = 61,094,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,244.11/8,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.21

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