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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.82, 12,339.99 and 4,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.82, 12,339.99 and 4,963.28 is: 6,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.82 : 12,339.99 = 4,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.82/12,339.99 = 4,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.82x = 12,339.99 × 4,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.82x = 61,246,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,763.87/8,941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.48

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