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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.08, 12,339.90 and 4,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.08, 12,339.90 and 4,963.24 is: 6,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.08 : 12,339.90 = 4,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.08/12,339.90 = 4,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.08x = 12,339.90 × 4,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.08x = 61,245,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245,885.28/8,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.18

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