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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.48, 12,328.25 and 4,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.48, 12,328.25 and 4,955.63 is: 6,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.48 : 12,328.25 = 4,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.48/12,328.25 = 4,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.48x = 12,328.25 × 4,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.48x = 61,094,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,196.30/8,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.02

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