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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.45, 12,329.35 and 4,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.45, 12,329.35 and 4,955.48 is: 6,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.45 : 12,329.35 = 4,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.45/12,329.35 = 4,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.45x = 12,329.35 × 4,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.45x = 61,097,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,819.54/8,934.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.46

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