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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.03, 12,338.97 and 4,962.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.03, 12,338.97 and 4,962.13 is: 6,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.03 : 12,338.97 = 4,962.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.03/12,338.97 = 4,962.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.03x = 12,338.97 × 4,962.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.03x = 61,227,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,227,523.75/8,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.16

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