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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.44, 12,329.11 and 4,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.44, 12,329.11 and 4,955.51 is: 6,838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.44 : 12,329.11 = 4,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.44/12,329.11 = 4,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.44x = 12,329.11 × 4,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.44x = 61,097,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,064.91/8,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.38

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