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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.14, 12,342.33 and 4,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.14, 12,342.33 and 4,965.06 is: 6,851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.14 : 12,342.33 = 4,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.14/12,342.33 = 4,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.14x = 12,342.33 × 4,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.14x = 61,280,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280,408.99/8,944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.46

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