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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.26, 12,342.06 and 4,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.26, 12,342.06 and 4,964.40 is: 6,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.26 : 12,342.06 = 4,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.26/12,342.06 = 4,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.26x = 12,342.06 × 4,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.26x = 61,270,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,922.66/8,944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.31

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