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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.24, 12,344.11 and 4,966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.24, 12,344.11 and 4,966.27 is: 6,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.24 : 12,344.11 = 4,966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.24/12,344.11 = 4,966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.24x = 12,344.11 × 4,966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.24x = 61,304,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304,139.89/8,945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.27

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