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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.30, 12,329.04 and 4,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.30, 12,329.04 and 4,955.18 is: 6,837.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.30 : 12,329.04 = 4,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.30/12,329.04 = 4,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.30x = 12,329.04 × 4,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.30x = 61,092,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,612.43/8,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.99

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