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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.84, 12,340.54 and 4,963.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.84, 12,340.54 and 4,963.95 is: 6,849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.84 : 12,340.54 = 4,963.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.84/12,340.54 = 4,963.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.84x = 12,340.54 × 4,963.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.84x = 61,257,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,823.53/8,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.93

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