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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.57, 12,341.03 and 4,964.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.57, 12,341.03 and 4,964.13 is: 6,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.57 : 12,341.03 = 4,964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.57/12,341.03 = 4,964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.57x = 12,341.03 × 4,964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.57x = 61,262,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,262,452.43/8,943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.89

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