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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.15, 12,342.31 and 4,964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.15, 12,342.31 and 4,964.95 is: 6,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.15 : 12,342.31 = 4,964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.15/12,342.31 = 4,964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.15x = 12,342.31 × 4,964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.15x = 61,278,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278,939.62/8,944.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.29

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