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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.81, 12,330.09 and 4,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.81, 12,330.09 and 4,955.67 is: 6,838.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.81 : 12,330.09 = 4,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.81/12,330.09 = 4,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.81x = 12,330.09 × 4,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.81x = 61,103,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103,857.11/8,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.85

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