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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.92, 12,341.36 and 4,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.92, 12,341.36 and 4,964.28 is: 6,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.92 : 12,341.36 = 4,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.92/12,341.36 = 4,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.92x = 12,341.36 × 4,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.92x = 61,265,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265,966.62/8,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.78

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