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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.79, 12,329.99 and 4,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.79, 12,329.99 and 4,956.50 is: 6,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.79 : 12,329.99 = 4,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.79/12,329.99 = 4,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.79x = 12,329.99 × 4,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.79x = 61,113,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,113,595.44/8,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.96

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