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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.07, 12,340.19 and 4,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.07, 12,340.19 and 4,963.44 is: 6,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.07 : 12,340.19 = 4,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.07/12,340.19 = 4,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.07x = 12,340.19 × 4,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.07x = 61,249,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,792.65/8,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.62

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