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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.07, 12,341.57 and 4,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.07, 12,341.57 and 4,964.44 is: 6,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.07 : 12,341.57 = 4,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.07/12,341.57 = 4,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.07x = 12,341.57 × 4,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.07x = 61,268,983.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,983.77/8,943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.00

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