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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.84, 12,343.32 and 4,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.84, 12,343.32 and 4,964.94 is: 6,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.84 : 12,343.32 = 4,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.84/12,343.32 = 4,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.84x = 12,343.32 × 4,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.84x = 61,283,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283,843.20/8,943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.07

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