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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.99, 12,342.53 and 4,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.99, 12,342.53 and 4,965.01 is: 6,851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.99 : 12,342.53 = 4,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.99/12,342.53 = 4,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.99x = 12,342.53 × 4,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.99x = 61,280,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280,807.93/8,943.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.62

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