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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.53, 12,341.45 and 4,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.53, 12,341.45 and 4,964.33 is: 6,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.53 : 12,341.45 = 4,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.53/12,341.45 = 4,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.53x = 12,341.45 × 4,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.53x = 61,266,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,266,956.36/8,943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.43

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