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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.98, 12,330.02 and 4,956.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.98, 12,330.02 and 4,956.05 is: 6,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.98 : 12,330.02 = 4,956.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.98/12,330.02 = 4,956.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.98x = 12,330.02 × 4,956.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.98x = 61,108,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,108,238.84/8,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.22

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