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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.96, 12,341.70 and 4,964.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.96, 12,341.70 and 4,964.10 is: 6,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.96 : 12,341.70 = 4,964.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.96/12,341.70 = 4,964.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.96x = 12,341.70 × 4,964.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.96x = 61,265,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265,432.97/8,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.69

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