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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.53, 12,342.83 and 4,965.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.53, 12,342.83 and 4,965.33 is: 6,851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.53 : 12,342.83 = 4,965.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.53/12,342.83 = 4,965.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.53x = 12,342.83 × 4,965.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.53x = 61,286,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,286,224.08/8,944.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.81

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