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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.64, 12,329.26 and 4,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.64, 12,329.26 and 4,955.52 is: 6,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.64 : 12,329.26 = 4,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.64/12,329.26 = 4,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.64x = 12,329.26 × 4,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.64x = 61,097,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,894.52/8,934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.32

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