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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.94, 12,329.63 and 4,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.94, 12,329.63 and 4,955.78 is: 6,838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.94 : 12,329.63 = 4,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.94/12,329.63 = 4,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.94x = 12,329.63 × 4,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.94x = 61,102,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102,933.76/8,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.65

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