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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.56, 12,339.39 and 4,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.56, 12,339.39 and 4,963.25 is: 6,849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.56 : 12,339.39 = 4,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.56/12,339.39 = 4,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.56x = 12,339.39 × 4,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.56x = 61,243,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243,477.42/8,941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.31

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