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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.98, 12,341.07 and 4,963.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.98, 12,341.07 and 4,963.99 is: 6,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.98 : 12,341.07 = 4,963.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.98/12,341.07 = 4,963.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.98x = 12,341.07 × 4,963.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.98x = 61,260,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,948.07/8,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.17

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