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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.08, 12,344.24 and 4,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.08, 12,344.24 and 4,966.20 is: 6,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.08 : 12,344.24 = 4,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.08/12,344.24 = 4,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.08x = 12,344.24 × 4,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.08x = 61,303,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,303,964.69/8,945.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.37

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