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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.59, 12,329.13 and 4,955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.59, 12,329.13 and 4,955.55 is: 6,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.59 : 12,329.13 = 4,955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.59/12,329.13 = 4,955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.59x = 12,329.13 × 4,955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.59x = 61,097,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,620.17/8,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.32

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