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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.34, 12,342.96 and 4,965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.34, 12,342.96 and 4,965.32 is: 6,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.34 : 12,342.96 = 4,965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.34/12,342.96 = 4,965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.34x = 12,342.96 × 4,965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.34x = 61,286,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,286,746.15/8,944.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.01

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