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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.90, 12,329.29 and 4,955.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.90, 12,329.29 and 4,955.93 is: 6,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.90 : 12,329.29 = 4,955.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.90/12,329.29 = 4,955.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.90x = 12,329.29 × 4,955.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.90x = 61,103,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103,116.62/8,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.70

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