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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,944.99, 12,343.91 and 4,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,944.99, 12,343.91 and 4,966.01 is: 6,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,944.99 : 12,343.91 = 4,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,944.99/12,343.91 = 4,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,944.99x = 12,343.91 × 4,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,944.99x = 61,299,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,299,980.50/8,944.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.00

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