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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.38, 12,340.75 and 4,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.38, 12,340.75 and 4,963.86 is: 6,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.38 : 12,340.75 = 4,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.38/12,340.75 = 4,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.38x = 12,340.75 × 4,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.38x = 61,257,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,755.30/8,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.27

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