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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.24, 12,340.17 and 4,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.24, 12,340.17 and 4,963.26 is: 6,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.24 : 12,340.17 = 4,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.24/12,340.17 = 4,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.24x = 12,340.17 × 4,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.24x = 61,247,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,247,472.15/8,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.24

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