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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.41, 12,341.96 and 4,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.41, 12,341.96 and 4,964.60 is: 6,851.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.41 : 12,341.96 = 4,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.41/12,341.96 = 4,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.41x = 12,341.96 × 4,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.41x = 61,272,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272,808.08/8,943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.17

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