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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.82, 12,341.16 and 4,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.82, 12,341.16 and 4,964.96 is: 6,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.82 : 12,341.16 = 4,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.82/12,341.16 = 4,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.82x = 12,341.16 × 4,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.82x = 61,273,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,365.75/8,943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.92

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