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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.56, 12,344.16 and 4,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.56, 12,344.16 and 4,966.64 is: 6,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.56 : 12,344.16 = 4,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.56/12,344.16 = 4,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.56x = 12,344.16 × 4,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.56x = 61,308,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,308,998.82/8,944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.33

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