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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.59, 12,341.57 and 4,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.59, 12,341.57 and 4,964.70 is: 6,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.59 : 12,341.57 = 4,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.59/12,341.57 = 4,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.59x = 12,341.57 × 4,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.59x = 61,272,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,272,192.58/8,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.96

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