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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.78, 12,341.79 and 4,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.78, 12,341.79 and 4,964.58 is: 6,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.78 : 12,341.79 = 4,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.78/12,341.79 = 4,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.78x = 12,341.79 × 4,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.78x = 61,271,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271,742.09/8,943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.77

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