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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.29, 12,342.49 and 4,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.29, 12,342.49 and 4,965.08 is: 6,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.29 : 12,342.49 = 4,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.29/12,342.49 = 4,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.29x = 12,342.49 × 4,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.29x = 61,281,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,281,376.12/8,944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.45

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