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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.07, 12,341.50 and 4,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.07, 12,341.50 and 4,965.21 is: 6,851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.07 : 12,341.50 = 4,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.07/12,341.50 = 4,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.07x = 12,341.50 × 4,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.07x = 61,278,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278,126.80/8,944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.26

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