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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.34, 12,339.85 and 4,963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.34, 12,339.85 and 4,963.45 is: 6,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.34 : 12,339.85 = 4,963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.34/12,339.85 = 4,963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.34x = 12,339.85 × 4,963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.34x = 61,248,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,228.48/8,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.24

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