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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.93, 12,329.78 and 4,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.93, 12,329.78 and 4,955.95 is: 6,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.93 : 12,329.78 = 4,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.93/12,329.78 = 4,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.93x = 12,329.78 × 4,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.93x = 61,105,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105,748.41/8,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.98

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