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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.28, 12,340.64 and 4,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.28, 12,340.64 and 4,963.70 is: 6,850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.28 : 12,340.64 = 4,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.28/12,340.64 = 4,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.28x = 12,340.64 × 4,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.28x = 61,255,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,234.77/8,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.07

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