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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.19, 12,338.79 and 4,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.19, 12,338.79 and 4,963.21 is: 6,848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.19 : 12,338.79 = 4,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.19/12,338.79 = 4,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.19x = 12,338.79 × 4,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.19x = 61,240,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240,005.92/8,942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.43

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