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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.16, 12,342.98 and 4,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.16, 12,342.98 and 4,965.35 is: 6,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.16 : 12,342.98 = 4,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.16/12,342.98 = 4,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.16x = 12,342.98 × 4,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.16x = 61,287,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,166.44/8,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.20

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