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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.22, 12,340.31 and 4,963.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.22, 12,340.31 and 4,963.37 is: 6,849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.22 : 12,340.31 = 4,963.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.22/12,340.31 = 4,963.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.22x = 12,340.31 × 4,963.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.22x = 61,249,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,437.93/8,942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.47

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