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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.16, 12,339.57 and 4,963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.16, 12,339.57 and 4,963.04 is: 6,849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.16 : 12,339.57 = 4,963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.16/12,339.57 = 4,963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.16x = 12,339.57 × 4,963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.16x = 61,241,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,241,717.79/8,941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.42

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