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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.07, 12,339.97 and 4,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.07, 12,339.97 and 4,963.08 is: 6,849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.07 : 12,339.97 = 4,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.07/12,339.97 = 4,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.07x = 12,339.97 × 4,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.07x = 61,244,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244,245.90/8,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.00

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