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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.61, 12,341.55 and 4,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.61, 12,341.55 and 4,964.59 is: 6,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.61 : 12,341.55 = 4,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.61/12,341.55 = 4,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.61x = 12,341.55 × 4,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.61x = 61,270,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,735.71/8,943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.78

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