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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.06, 12,339.62 and 4,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.06, 12,339.62 and 4,963.62 is: 6,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.06 : 12,339.62 = 4,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.06/12,339.62 = 4,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.06x = 12,339.62 × 4,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.06x = 61,249,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,184.62/8,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.80

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